Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 25, 2016

Mountain View News Saturday, June 25, 2016 

Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side



by Deanne Davis 

“Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when
our wings
have trouble remembering how to fly.”
“Parents start you off in life, but friends get you
through it.” 


August 7th will be National Friendship Day, but 
somewhere right around now is National Friendship
Week. As this week is going to be way too hot for
much Walking Sierra Madre, I thought, How about
something pleasant to read and think about. Former
Sierra Madre resident Dick Witter, who used to be 
my next door neighbor and made the best Huevos
Rancheros and Margaritas we’ve ever tasted, and
who had the bad taste to move to Big Bear, sent me
piece written by Andy Rooney. As you’ll recall, Andy
Rooney, who is now in heaven, was an award-winning
journalist and part of CBS’ Sunday Night 60 Minutes
program for many years. Just about everything
Andy Rooney had to say was worth hearing, and
remembering, but this piece will make you smile and
maybe think a little... 


I’ve learned.... 
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an 
elderly person.
I’ve learned.... 
That when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned .... 
That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my
day!’ makes my day.
I’ve learned.... 
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of
the most peaceful feelings in the world.
I’ve learned.... 
That being kind is more important than being right.
I’ve learned.... 
That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I’ve learned.... 
That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have
the strength to help him in any other way.
I’ve learned.... 
That no matter how serious your life requires you to
be, everyone
needs a friend to act goofy with.
I’ve learned.... 
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold
and a heart to understand. 
I’ve learned.... 
That simple walks with my father around the block on
summer nights
when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. 
I’ve learned.... 
That life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it gets to
the end, the faster it goes.
I’ve learned.... 
That money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned.... 
That it’s those small daily happenings that make life
so spectacular.
I’ve learned... 
That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who
wants to be appreciated and loved.
I’ve learned.... 
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I’ve learned.... 
That when you plan to get even with someone,
you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I’ve learned.... 
That love, not time, heals all wounds. 
I’ve learned.... 
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to
surround 
myself with people smarter than I am.
I’ve learned.... 
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a
smile. 



I’ve learned.... 
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I’ve learned.... 
That life is tough, but I’m tougher.
I’ve learned.... 
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take
the ones you miss.
I’ve learned.... 
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock
elsewhere. 
I’ve learned.... 
That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her
one more time before she passed away.
I’ve learned.... 
That one should keep his words both soft and tender,
because 
tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I’ve learned.... 
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your
looks. 
I’ve learned.... 
That when your newly born grandchild holds your
little finger in his little fist, you’re hooked for life.
I’ve learned.... 
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain,
but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re
climbing it.
I’ve learned.... 
That the less time I have to work with, the more things
I get done.


Call a friend you haven’t talk to in a while this weekand see how they’re doing. You’ll be glad you did! 

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis 
Blog: www.authordeanne.com

 “Tablespoon of Love, Tablespoon of Laughter” isavailable there. 
Makes a terrific Father’s Day gift...just saying. 

FELONY VANDALISM INVESTIGATION ULTIMATELY 
LEADS OFFICERS TO AN ARREST 

Sierra Madre, CA. – June 18, 2016, – A female was 
detained on Saturday morning, (6/18/16) after sheallegedly vandalized three different buildings andone parked vehicle by throwing rocks through thewindow(s) of the structures and the vehicle. Whileofficers from the Sierra Madre Police Departmentwere investigating the incidents, they soon learnedthat numerous locations were also vandalized with 
rocks in the City of Arcadia. During the courseof the investigation, SMPD officers obtainedinformation that the suspect vehicle, (being drivenby a female) was described as a black Mini Cooperwith a white stripe on the hood and a roof rack.
Shortly after receiving this information, officersfrom Arcadia Police Department who were 
investigating the vandalisms in Arcadia, locatedand stopped a vehicle matching the description ofthe suspect vehicle.

An SMPD officer transported a witness to thesuspect’s location. The witness positively identifiedthe vehicle and the female driver as the one seen 

leaving the scene of one of the vandalisms thatoccurred in Sierra Madre. During an inventorysearch of the suspect’s vehicle, numerous rocks(similar to the rocks found at the above crime 
scenes) were located inside the cab of the car.

The female was identified as a 35-year old residentof Pasadena. The female was transported to thehospital for a mental evaluation and treatment. Thefemale faces charges of felony vandalism after sheis released from the hospital. The total estimateddamage in the City of Sierra Madre was $3,000to $3,500. The amount of damage in the City ofArcadia was not known. 

Investigators from the Sierra Madre Police 
Department will be working closely with theArcadia Police Department in this joint effortinvestigation.

Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone,
encourages residents to notify the Sierra MadrePolice Department in the event they are a potentialvictim of this crime spree. 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER 


June 12 , to June 1 9 , 2016 During this time period, 
the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to 
approximately 134 daytime calls for service. 

Monday, June 13 Officers dispatched to the 
00 block of East Mira Monte at 5:50 p.m. for a 
suspicious person call. Residents not at home at 
the time, were able to see the person ringing the 
doorbell on their cell phone with an application 
that is connected to the home security system. 
The unknown person is described as a male black, 
wearing a red hooded sweat shirt, black pants and 
long braided dread lock hairstyle. The officers 
were not able to locate this person after checking 
the immediate area. After viewing the video, 
the officers noted that this person came to the 
home and rang the doorbell three separate times 
that same evening. Resident was advised that 
surrounding police agencies would be notified 
of this suspicious male. 10:25 a.m. A resident 
in the 600 block of W. Sierra Madre Bl. stated 
she was a victim of vandalism. It appeared that 
between the hours of 10:30 p.m. Sunday and 10:25 

a.m. Monday, the passenger side door window 
was smashed by an unknown type of blunt tool. 
Nothing appeared to be taken. Evidence booked 
at SMPD. Case referred to Detectives 
Saturday, June 18 At 7:45 a.m. officers responded 
to the 200 block of East Sierra Madre Bl. for a 
vandalism report. Victim stated that at 7:15 a.m. 
she heard a loud bang and saw a rock lying in her 
hallway. Victim then stated she saw a white female, 
5’7”, wearing a tan or light colored jacket, walk to 
a car parked in front of her home and drive away. 
SMPD dispatch was aware that Arcadia PD also 
had several reported vandalism calls and had the 
victim detained in San Marino. Suspect’s vehicle 
contained rocks that were similar to the rock at 
the victim’s house. The suspect was identified and 
transported to a local hospital for evaluation. 8:00 

a.m. A report of vandalism was taken in the 600 
block of E. Sierra Madre Bl. The reporting party 
stated that when she arrived for work she found 
the glass on the front door 
smashed by a rock approximately 15 feet from 
the front door. There were no witnesses to this 
incident. Case forwarded to Detectives 10:00 a.m. 
Officers dispatched to the 00 block of N. Baldwin 
for a vandalism report. Victim reported that she 
discovered the front window pane broken and 
a rock was found on the floor in the lobby. Case 
forwarded to Detectives, as this may be connected 
to previous vandalism cases on this date. 
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