Who Has The Best Decorations? Is It You? Or Your Neighbor? 

MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS wants to know. We are reviving our Best Holiday Decorations contest this year in Sierra Madre! So, now is the time to go all out with your 
holiday decorations. Our Photo Santa will be driving around town looking for the the best of the best! PLUS.....we will give you the chance to vote for the People's Choice! 
Winners will be featured in our special Christmas Edition on December 25, 2021. Decorations must be completed by Saturday, December 18, 2021. Voting will begin on 
December 18th through December 20th. 

INSIDE MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS 
THIS WEEK 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 50VOLUME 15 NO. 50 
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Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
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Together Stronger. 
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In 2021, your patronage made 
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thank you from the bottom 
of our hearts and we hope to 
see you soon! Best wishes for 
the New Year! 
HOLIDAYS 
HAPP Y 
Sincerely, 
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OPEN HOUSE | Saturday 12/4 From 1-4 & Sunday 12/5 From 1-3pm 
SIERRA MADRE NEWS............................Pgs1,3, 4 
PASADENA NEWS..................................Page 5 
NEIGHBORING CITIES ...........................Pgs 6,7,8 
COVID 19 UPDATES...............................Page 8 
EDUCATION & YOUTH...........................Page 9 
BEST FRIENDS.........................................Page 11 
THE GOOD LIFE......................................Page 12 
OPINION................................................Page 13. 
LEGAL NOTICES.....................................Page 14 
A FEW WORDS FROM 
SIERRA MADRE MAYOR 
RACHELLE ARIZMENDI 
As I approach the last 
few days in my 2nd 
term as the Mayor of 
Sierra Madre, I am 
reminded about myfirst campaign for 
City Council in 2014. 
At the time, my hus-
band Fili and I had 
been living in Sierra 
Madre a little more 
than seven years. In 
my mind, that made 
for an “established” 
resident. Little did 
I know- that people 
don’t just live here 
for decades…theylive here for genera-
tions. I knocked on 
thousands of doors to 
ask for people’s vote 
and was peppered 
with questions such 
as “Why is my water 
discolored and whydo I pay so much? -Exactly how old are you? – Wouldn’t it be better if we 
contracted with the Sheriff ’s Department? –What are your thoughts on 
Prop 13? -What makes you qualified? Where do my taxes go? –What was 
your position on Measure V? -Why did you move here?”. 
We have come a long way since 2014 and I’m extremely proud of the prog-
ress we have made. Last year we reported a $2.5MM budget surplus in 
our City Budget. In 2021, we invested $2MM to replace 23,000 linear feet 
of aging water infrastructure that resulted in a reduction of water loss 
leakage (30% to 13%). The police department showed an 11% decrease in 
crime. We now operate a fully-paid career Fire Department that secured 
automatic-aid status with peer agencies. 
That’s not all. Other accomplishments over the past year include the 
following: 
-No layoffs of staff during the pandemic 
-A funding of 85% of our total accrued pension liabilities(compared to a high-risk 69% in 2016) 
-Approval of 30 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) 
-A completed Kersting Court refresh project 
-Funding of a joint-well for a secondary water source withArcadia in the San Gabriel Basin. 
-(San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District(SGVMWD) approved $1.8MM in financial support). 
-Approved budget for Library Building upgrades 
-Free public WiFi at Memorial Park and Kersting Court 
-Installation of a solar project that will eliminate up to 715 tons ofcarbon emissions annually. 
Our work is far from over. There will be many issues that will challenge us 
a united community. The proposed Bailey Meadows project at the mon-
astery is still in process and continues to be a contentious issue with some 
residents. The State’s mandates in the areas of affordable housing, zoning, 
and compost rubbish separation leave little to no room for local govern-
ment control. The state of drought emergency is always looming over us. 
Our aging city infrastructure and the years of deferred maintenance will 
be an ongoing expense. Rising costs will force us to question if we should 
maintain our own Fire and Police departments. And why do people bla-
tantly disregard the “No U-Turn” signs downtown? 
I remain hopeful and optimistic. 
Our historic Wistaria vine will survive. Maintaining a strong and healthyfinancial state is at the top of our priorities. We have a phenomenal CityStaff- with a dedicated City Manager at the helm. Our City Council is 
comprised of committed individuals that have the best interest of Sierra 
Madre at the core of their work. We have passionate residents at the heart 
and drive of our community. 
There is one thing I know for certain -the answer given by me on the 
campaign trail remains the same. The reasons I love Sierra Madre and 
why we moved here are 1) I know I can walk my dog at 10:30 at night and 
feel safe; 2) People still wave “hello” to each other on the streets-just like 
the neighborhood I grew up in; and 3) No doubt- the quality of life in our 
Village of the Foothills is unlike anything you’ll find in the other 87 cities 
in Los Angeles County. 
It truly has been an honor to serve as your Mayor and I have been hum-
bled by your support. 
On December 14, I will pass the ceremonial gavel to our next Mayor and 
will reflect as to who we are as a community…proud Sierra Madreans. 
#StrongerTogether 
More than forty years ago two wise visionaries, Pastor Bob VanderZaagand Pastor Richard Anderson “Dick,” felt their community deserved a 
momentous celebration. Maybe they both saw the beauty in the small 
towns that had gathered their people together in those many snow filledlandscapes, huddling meekly in simple rooms, where a lone fireplace lentits heat. It was not lost on these two Pastors that it was not the splendorof the place that mattered but the people gathering together that createdthe collective depth to inspire the Spirit of Christmas. 
In the Big City, the granting of ones personal space and privacy isconsidered a social politeness. That is predictable and understandable.
It has remained our great fortune that two Pastors understood theSocial Contract but also understood the human heart with a perceptiveintuition, and so they did not accept the predictable and understandable. 
In an age of power grids and lavish displays of electricity, we have notstolen away the charm of candlelight. It remains eternal in its abilityto inspire reverence, ever vigil in touching our heart in its simple andartistic beauty. So it is fitting that the light of a star that once guidedThree Magi to a baby. Has been commemorated in a candlelight thatguides a community to Christmas. 
The Sierra Madre event has commenced in the same manner for forty plusyears, at the steps of Saint Rita Catholic Church. The Pandemic sidelined 
this event last year, however, this year the walk is back! The processionalwill begin at Saint Rita’s Church, where participants light their candlesand begin the walk to Kersting Court at 7:00 pm. Participants can come 
a little early and listen to brass carols starting at 6:15. For those that 
wait below at the bottom of the street, the sea of lights begins its slow,
picturesque descent down Baldwin Avenue. As scripture passages areread and the notes of Christmas hymns swirl around the nativity sceneand the Baby Jesus will be placed in the manger in the Nativity Scene inKersting Court. 
It is exactly as Linus, instructed Charlie Brown on the true meaning ofChristmas. For each year two local children become Joseph and Maryand carry the statue of the baby Jesus and place the statue of Jesus in thecrèche. 
If you desire to touch the true spirit of Christmas, there is no finer placeto discover its heartwarming tones of the season than The Sierra MadreCandlelight Walk. Original story submitted by Craig Hakola; Photo 
Mountain Views News Archives 
SIERRA MADRE CANDLELIGHT 
WALK RETURNS 
Sunday, December 19th at 7:00 PM
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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 
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of Sierra Madre selling real estate 
since 1975 & proudly giving back 
to the community. 
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Pasadena, 91104 
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