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Mountain Views News, Combined edition

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Sierra Madre:
Walking SM … The Social Side

SM Community Calendar:
SM Calendar of Events

Pasadena – Altadena:

Altadena · So. Pasadena · San Marino:
San Marino Crime Blotter

Arcadia · Monrovia · Duarte:
Arcadia Police Blotter
Duarte Police Blotter

Education & Youth:
Newspaper Fun!

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The Good Life:
Family Matters
Out to Pastor
Senior Happenings

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Around The San Gabriel Valley:
L.A. Covid-19 Update

Happy Thanksgiving:
Chef Peter Dills
Table for Two

Good Food & Drink:
Thanksgiving Recipes

Best Friends:
Christopher Nyerges
Danny Tyree
Pet of the Week
Katnip News!

Opinion / Legals:
Rich Johnson
Stuart Tolchin On …
The Funnies

Legal Notices:

Support Your Local Businesses:

Shop Sierra Madre:

Columnists:
Deanne Davis
Peter Dills
Marc Garlett
Rich Johnson
Christopher Nyerges
Rev. James Snyder
Stuart Tolchin

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 47VOLUME 15 NO. 47 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
JUST LISTED 
143 East Highland Avenue 
Sierra Madre, 91024 143EHighland.com2 Beds | 1 Bath | 889 sf | 4,578 sf lot 
1923 Spanish-Style Bungalow Listed at $858,000 
We're doing very well for our clients in 
buying and selling homes. 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
...and if you need a BIGGER KITCHEN next year 
we're the perfect agents for you! 
Webb Martin Group would like to wish you the 
happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy 
family and gratitude for being part of our lives! 
May your stuffing be tasty 
May your turkey be plump 
May your potatoes and gravy 
have nary a lump 
May your yams 
be delicious and 
pecan pie too... 
Happy Thanksgiving 
from Judy, Katie and Jan 
Happy Thanksgiving 
SIERRA MADRE HONORS 
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT 
This year marks the 5th Annual City of Sierra Madre and Sierra 
Madre Chamber of Commerce joint event honoring those or-
ganizations and individuals that work tirelessly to make Sierra 
Madre a wonderful place to live, work and play! 
In 2020, the event was held virtually due to the pandemic. This 
year, the event will once again be held in person, with all the 
pomp and circumstance due to the honorees. 
The Awards ceremony will be held on January 19, 2022. Nomina-
tions will be accepted for the following recognitions: 
SIERRA MADRE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR for residents who 
have benefited the city during 2019 as a volunteer. 
SIERRA MADRE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR for an outstand-
ing business existing in Sierra Madre for more than 5 years that 
has been an active supporter of the community. 
GEORGE MAURER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
for a person/entity whose lifetime of service embodies the spirit 
of volunteerism. 
THE WISTARIA AWARD recognizing a City/Community Part-
nership that assists with providing community wide programs 
and services 
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD for an employee/individual for 
protecting and maintaining safety in Sierra Madre. 
COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICE AWARD presented to 
youth under 18 for outstanding service and dedication to the 
community. 
To nominate, simply email your candidates with the reasons why 
you feel this person or organization is deserving to by 5:00 pm 
December 15th, 2021 to either smadrecc@gmail.com or Honors-
Dinner@cityofsierramadre.com. 
You can also mail your nomination to: 
Honors Dinner Nomination 
c/o Sierra Madre City Hall232 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024. 
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2021. 
Earlier this month, Sierra Madre Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi delivered an inspir-
ing State of the City address reminding those in attendance that we are 'stronger 
together', as evidenced in the way the city pulled through the Pandemic in 2020. 
Arizmendi focused not only on what the city has already accomplished but on 
the future and 
the challenges 
ahead. The city's 
current financial 
status was also 
highlighted. Si-
erra Madre cur-
rently has a gen-
eral fund budget of $25 with a surplus of $2.5 million. For those who were not able 
to attend the event, you can view the entire program by going to: youtube.com/ 
watch?v=3MukSZtSkio. 
SIERRA MADRE: STRONGER TOGETHER 
Photos Courtesy City of Sierra Madre -clockwise top left to 
right:: Mayor Arizmendi, Boy Scout Troop 110 opened the 
event after a brief introduction from Mayor Pro Tem Gene 
Goss; William Buckhalter sings the National Anthem and Miss 
Aimee's Dance Company performs. 
SIERRA MADRE IS GETTING BACK 
TO NORMAL: 
Above: The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, along with the Arca-
dia and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce celebrated the reopening of 
Andy Bencosme's Century 21 Real Estate on Thursday evening. 
Below: The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association was able to hold its 
annual Not Your Mother's Bingo fundraiser for the first time since 2019. 
SMRFA will be presenting their 2020 float which was sidelined by CO-
VID 19, in the 2022 parade. 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 47VOLUME 15 NO. 47 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
JUST LISTED 
143 East Highland Avenue 
Sierra Madre, 91024 143EHighland.com2 Beds | 1 Bath | 889 sf | 4,578 sf lot 
1923 Spanish-Style Bungalow Listed at $858,000 
We're doing very well for our clients in 
buying and selling homes. 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
...and if you need a BIGGER KITCHEN next year 
we're the perfect agents for you! 
Webb Martin Group would like to wish you the 
happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy 
family and gratitude for being part of our lives! 
May your stuffing be tasty 
May your turkey be plump 
May your potatoes and gravy 
have nary a lump 
May your yams 
be delicious and 
pecan pie too... 
Happy Thanksgiving 
from Judy, Katie and Jan 
Happy Thanksgiving 
SIERRA MADRE HONORS 
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT 
This year marks the 5th Annual City of Sierra Madre and Sierra 
Madre Chamber of Commerce joint event honoring those or-
ganizations and individuals that work tirelessly to make Sierra 
Madre a wonderful place to live, work and play! 
In 2020, the event was held virtually due to the pandemic. This 
year, the event will once again be held in person, with all the 
pomp and circumstance due to the honorees. 
The Awards ceremony will be held on January 19, 2022. Nomina-
tions will be accepted for the following recognitions: 
SIERRA MADRE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR for residents who 
have benefited the city during 2019 as a volunteer. 
SIERRA MADRE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR for an outstand-
ing business existing in Sierra Madre for more than 5 years that 
has been an active supporter of the community. 
GEORGE MAURER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
for a person/entity whose lifetime of service embodies the spirit 
of volunteerism. 
THE WISTARIA AWARD recognizing a City/Community Part-
nership that assists with providing community wide programs 
and services 
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD for an employee/individual for 
protecting and maintaining safety in Sierra Madre. 
COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICE AWARD presented to 
youth under 18 for outstanding service and dedication to the 
community. 
To nominate, simply email your candidates with the reasons why 
you feel this person or organization is deserving to by 5:00 pm 
December 15th, 2021 to either smadrecc@gmail.com or Honors-
Dinner@cityofsierramadre.com. 
You can also mail your nomination to: 
Honors Dinner Nomination 
c/o Sierra Madre City Hall232 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024. 
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2021. 
Earlier this month, Sierra Madre Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi delivered an inspir-
ing State of the City address reminding those in attendance that we are 'stronger 
together', as evidenced in the way the city pulled through the Pandemic in 2020. 
Arizmendi focused not only on what the city has already accomplished but on 
the future and 
the challenges 
ahead. The city's 
current financial 
status was also 
highlighted. Si-
erra Madre cur-
rently has a gen-
eral fund budget of $25 with a surplus of $2.5 million. For those who were not able 
to attend the event, you can view the entire program by going to: youtube.com/ 
watch?v=3MukSZtSkio. 
SIERRA MADRE: STRONGER TOGETHER 
Photos Courtesy City of Sierra Madre -clockwise top left to 
right:: Mayor Arizmendi, Boy Scout Troop 110 opened the 
event after a brief introduction from Mayor Pro Tem Gene 
Goss; William Buckhalter sings the National Anthem and Miss 
Aimee's Dance Company performs. 
SIERRA MADRE IS GETTING BACK 
TO NORMAL: 
Above: The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, along with the Arca-
dia and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce celebrated the reopening of 
Andy Bencosme's Century 21 Real Estate on Thursday evening. 
Below: The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association was able to hold its 
annual Not Your Mother's Bingo fundraiser for the first time since 2019. 
SMRFA will be presenting their 2020 float which was sidelined by CO-
VID 19, in the 2022 parade.

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