HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

from your Mountain Views News Family! The Year In Review....Page 2

 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 

VOLUME 17 NO. 52VOLUME 17 NO. 52

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Thank you for allowing 
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real estate goals for 
2023. 
It was a privilege to be 
part of our clients’ real 
estate journeys this year.
Happy 
Holidays!
BRING IN THE NEW 
YEAR WITH THE 
PERFECT RESOLUTION 
-ONE YOU CAN
ACTUALLY KEEP

No doubt if you are reading this, you have an 
affinity for the idyllic foothill village of Sierra 
Madre. It is a town within miles of the country's 
2nd largest metropolis that manages to mesmerize 
residents and visitors alike with its beauty, serenity, 
opportunities and history. It's a town where you 
see every single day people living life to the fullest, 
enjoying nature, walking, hiking, and riding their 
bikes. You see parents and grandparents strolling 
through the town with their children, some of 
whom are still in carriages. You see people enjoying 
the shops and restaurants in town and having fun 
while doing so. You don't see red lights, congestion 
and an overwhelming feeling of a fast paced life.

And, every single month, there is an event or activity 
for residents and visitors to enjoy. Whether it is the 
Wistaria Festival, the Mount Wilson Trail Race, the 
Fourth of July Parade, the Halloween Festivities, 
Art Shows and more....there is always something 
going on for the entire family in Sierra Madre. 
Sierra Madre, the 2007 recipient of the national All 
American City Award!

Ever wonder how all that happens? Without question 
Sierra Madre has the best municipal services around, 
the best Police and Fire Departments, the best city 
staff. However, that in and of itself is not enough. 
The real life blood of Sierra Madre are its volunteers.

Without the generosity of time and talent of literally 
dozens of residents and business owners who 
support Sierra Madre's civic organizations, this 
would be a very different place. 

Yes, volunteers are the life blood of this town. It is 
the one thing that we always agree on, all the time!

So, about that New Year's Resolution.....make a 
commitment to become a part of the solution to 
sustaining this great city! There are lots of ways 
you can do that and it's actually a resolution you can 
keep!

In Section B of this edition of the Mountain Views 
News, you can learn a little about the groups that 
sustain this community. No matter how long you 
have been around, you will be pleasantly surprised 
to learn what these groups do and more importantly, 
how you can help support them and contribute to 
the magnificence of this city.

Think about it......Happy New Year

Susan Henderson, Editor Mountain Views News

VOLUNTEERS PUT FINISHING 
TOUCHES ON SMRFA'S 

"ENCHANTED MUSIC BOX"

The Sierra Madre Rose 
Float Association's 
2024 entry to the Rose 
Parade is almost done! 
The 2024 float depicts 
a carousel-themed 
music box that invites 
us all to experience 
the enchanted music 
of childhood and 
the lovely surprise of 
a music box. In this 
magical scene, one of 
the carousel horses 
has taken flight and 
is soaring off with the 
music. 

This will be the 
93rd volunteer-built 
float entry from the 
SMRFA. Over the last 
18 years, float entries 
from Sierra Madre 
have won a remarkable 
17 float awards in 
10 categories. 

The finishing touches to float are done by volunteers during Deco Week and local community 
organizations and businesses make certain that the volunteers are fed. Beginning 
on the day after Christmas, food was provided by the following businesses and/or 
groups:

December 26th Casa Del Rey and Nano Cafe

December 27th Only Place In Town

December 28th The Mountain Views News, and the SM Chamber of Commerce

December 29th Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club

December 30th Sierra Madre Rotary Club

Watch for No. 17 in the parade 
line up. That will be the SMRFA 
float. After the parade, weather 
permitting, the float will begin 
its journey to the parade route 
on Sunday, December 31, 2023 
and will go by Kersting Court at 
approximately 6:45 pm.

After the parade, the float viewing 
will be along Sierra Madre 
Blvd in East Pasadena until January 
2, 2024.

On January 3, 2024, Sierra 
Madre's Entry will be available 
for viewing and purchasing of 
flowers at Kersting Court or at the Float Barn, again, depending on the weather.


Eileen Benson626.278.0187CalRE# 01880650Barbara Rogers626.484.8135CalRE# 01169115Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affi liated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker. All 
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owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offi ces which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing 
Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Our Homes are only as important 
as the people inside them.
May yours be fi lled with Love, 
Laughter, Shared Memories,
Favorite Recipes, Lots of Treatsand Good Health.
We look forward to meeting you 
all in the New Year and Helping 
to Make Your Real Estate Dreams 
Come True !!!
Warmly, Barbara and EileenHAPPY HOLIDAYSWe Wish you all a Magical Holiday Seasonwith your Family and Friends
INSIDE THIS 
WEEK

SECTION A

2023 THE YEAR IN REVIEW

 Page 2

REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST

 Page 3

Walking Sierra Madre Page 3

Calendar Page 4

Pasadena News Page 5

Altadena/San Marino/So Pas Page 6

Around SGV Page 7

Best Friends & More Page 8

The Good Life Page 9

Opinion Page 10 

Legal Notices Page 11

Sports Page 13

SECTION B

About Sierra Madre Page 1

Sierra Madre Community Groups

 Pages 2- 6

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