Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 8, 2018

CHAMPIONS (continued from page 1)

Midfielder Jay Chapman (Canada), Midfielder Liam Fraser (Canada), Forward 
Jon Bakero (Spain), Midfielder Aidan Daniels (Canada) and Defender Auro 
Junior (Brazil). This young group traveled with Liston to train “the way we use to 
train” and get ready for the next match in Panama. “It’s good for the young guys to 
get out of Toronto and experience how we use to prepare in the off season to get 
ready for the next year,” Liston said. In addition to tackling Mt. Wilson Trail, the 
team worked out at Catz in Pasadena and will also train at the Rose Bowl. 

 Toronto FC, led by head coach Greg Vanney, is the first team in MLS history 
to win the domestic championship, Supporter’s Shield for best record, and 
the MLS Cup—beating the Seattle Sounders 2-0. The road to winning was 
not smooth for Toronto who came in as an expansion team in 2007. They 
did not qualify for the MLS playoffs their first eight seasons. In 2015, the 
added Sebastian Giovinco from Italy, who broke the MLS record that year for 
most combined goals and assists in a season. He is currently the all-time top 
scorer for Toronto with 83 goals. The Reds ended up hitting a wall in 2015, 
though, and were knocked out of the first round of the playoffs. In 2016, they 
faced off against the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Championship and lost 
in penalties. They later headed to the Concacaf Champions League in and 
lost a heartbreaker on a penalty shot by the Chivas Guadalajara club. But, 
finally, 2017 has been the Reds’ year so far. After their successful rematch 
against Seattle, a championship and parade in Toronto, they head back to the 
Concacaf Champions League, which traditionally has been won by Mexican 
clubs. Toronto now has the chance for an upset win. 

 Liston, who coached kids’ soccer in his early days in Sierra Madre, now spends 
most of his time in Toronto, but keeps his home right here and has enjoyed 
returning to show off his town to the team who thoroughly enjoyed the run 
up Mt. Wilson. Auro Junior, from Brazil was thankful he made it and didn’t 
get lost, while Jon Bakero of Spain loved the scenery. “It reminds me of the 
mountains back home,” Bakero said. They ended their cool-down at Kersting 
Court with some smoothies from the Sierra Juice Company. 

Monday night, Liston and the team learned they will challenge Club Atletico 
Independiente in the first round of the Concacaf Champions League, which 
runs from February to April. Until then, the training continues—though the 
team is hoping to sneak in a Lakers game and watch a little LeBron action. 
Shh…don’t tell the Raptors. 

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, December 8, 2018 

 
Weather Wise

Sierra Madre 
Public Library 
Monday at 9:00 am 
Baby Rhyme Time 
Monday at 10:00 am 
Preschool Storytime 
Tuesday from 2:00 - 5:00 pm 
LEGO Play Day 
Tuesday at 3:00 pm 
Cricut Workshop 
Wednesday at 4:00 pm 
Middle School Crafty Book Club 
Thursday at 3:30 pm 
Barks and Books 
Saturday at 10:00 am 
3D Printing Workshop 
Saturday from Noon - 5:00 pm 
Tabletop Board Games, Coloring, 
and Virtual Reality 
6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun Ptly Cldy Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Mon: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Fri: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

 

CALENDAR 

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

626-355-7135

City Council

December 11th, 2018 at 6:30 pm

December 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm - CANCELLED

 Planning Commission 

December 20th, 2018 at 7:00 pm

January 3rd, 2019 at 7:00 pm

January 17th, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Community Service Commission 

December 17th, 2018 at 6:30 pm

January 21st, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Senior Community Commission 

January 3rd, 2019 at 3:00 pm CANCELLED

Special Meeting January 10th, 2019 at 3:00 pm

Library Board of Trustees

December 26th, 2018 at 7:00 pm - CANCELLED

January 23rd, 2019 at 7:00 pm

 Energy, Environment, and Natural Resource Commission 

December 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm

January 16th, 2019 at 7:00 pm

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 30 the night of the meeting and your 
statement will be delivered to all the Council Members.Sierra Madre 
City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 
355-7135 

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. 


HAPPY HOLIDAYS 
FROM 

KIWANIS CLUB OF 

SIERRA MADRE

Since 1927!

We meet every Tuesday at 
Noon

 33 E Sierra Madre Blvd, 
Sierra Madre

OUR NEXT MEETING 
WILL BE TUESDAY, 
JANUARY 8, 2019

 
Sierra Madre 
Woman’s Club 
550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 2018: 111 Years 
Founded February 23, 1907 – “Living the Volunteer Life” in Friendship 
Member of General Federation of Women’s Clubs cfwc.org & gfwc.org 
SierraMadreWomansClub GFWCSierraMadreWomansClub.org 
!!! Volunteer Help Wanted !!! 
Sierra Madreans 
Want to Help Give Back to Our Youth? 
Wistaria Thrift Shop 
Donations Sort, Prep Crew & Retail Shop 
Donate Time to Help Us Raise Scholarship Funds 
Call Gayle - 355-6007 1 – 4 pm 
Network & Explore Membership with Us 
Join us for Member - Only Yoga w/ Paul Tuesdays, 10 am 
Rent the 1914 Historic Essick House 626-355-4379 
Wistaria Thrift Shop Open: M, Th, F 10a-3p 355-7739 
Clean, Gently Used Donations Accepted Weekdays to 2 pm 
SIERRA MADRE LITTLE 
LEAGUE 2019 Spring 
Baseball for Boys & Girls 
For Sierra Madre Residents 
and Children that attend 
School in Sierra Madre is 
now open. http://www.smll.
org 

SIERRA MADRE GIRLS 

SOFTBALL ASSOC.

Spring 2019 registration 
is now open for the San 
Gabriel Valley’s premier 
girls softball league 
featuring players ages 5 
to 16. Sign up by January 
12th to secure your 
player’s spot. 

https://www.smgsa.org/


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