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Mountain Views News Saturday, December 28, 2024


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WALKING SIERRA MADRE -

 The Social Side by Deanne Davis


6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created 
in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” 
Andy Rooney

“What is Christmas? It is the tenderness of the past, courage for the 
present, and hope for the future.” Agnes M. Pahro

“Love came down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine. Love was 
born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign.” Christina Rosetti

Christmas is almost behind us. I’m writing Walking Sierra Madre 
on Christmas Eve. Hard to believe tomorrow is Christmas Day. My 
Christmas cards are in the mail as of this morning, I have one last 
present to wrap. “Lessons in Chemistry” for Emily, then pack up all 
the presents for Jessie and Emily and transport them to their house. 
Much to my joy and relief, all my gift cards got to the right place and 
everyone is happy.

Tomorrow we are having quantities of Panda Express along with a 
little rum-laced eggnog. Jessie and I watched “A Christmas Story” 
this week, the dear old classic where Ralphie wants a Red Ryder 200 
Shot BB gun more than anything in the world. As you’ll recall, this 
movie ends with the entire family going out for Chinese food. It’s 
perfect! We also watched “A Christmas Story Christmas,” the follow-
up to “A Christmas Story” and enjoyed both of them thoroughly. 

After tomorrow we can all sit down, take a breath, and give ourselves 
a minute to recuperate before we start planning for the New Year. 
2024 passed with what felt like the speed of light and now 2025 is just 
around the corner. I’m planning on leaving Christmas up just a little 
longer; let my head-turning lighted reindeer stay out in back just a 
little longer, and not be too quick to de-Christmas-ify. The picture is a magical snowman that appeared in Kersting Court one year 
and I love seeing this so much I want you to enjoy it, too. Start thinking what your word for the year 2025 is going to be. I’ll share 
mine next week.

The world hasn’t gotten a lot better this past year, but I’ve noticed that people seem to be kinder and friendlier, more doors are held 
open, more humorous comments are exchanged on the grocery lines and more people are smiling at each other for no reason at all. 
Of course, I have a tendency to look at the world through rose-colored glasses so this could just be selective viewing. I came across 
this piece of advice not long ago and thought I’d pass it on to you dear friends and neighbors: “When in doubt, seal your lips and see 
what happens. Some silences will communicate far beyond words. Some silences will communicate nothing, which might turn out

to be precisely what the topic warrants.” 

“What a wonderful story it is, The Christmas Story. Only God could have thought of it!” 

Norman Vincent Peale

I have put “Directions for Planting” in my column before, but this seems like a really good time, just a few days before the New Year 
begins, to pass it along to you again. A perfect way to end a year which has had ups and downs for all of us.

I keep this beautiful piece hidden away at the bottom of the Christmas card basket, “Directions for Planting,” taken from the writings 
of Margaret Hooper Ineson, a precious saint of God and beloved member of our family. Born on November 22, 1904, she entered 
the gates of heaven on November 11, 2000...just a few days short of her 96th birthday. She lived her life according to her “Directions 
for Planting.” 

1. Plant 5 Rows of Peas

 Preparedness

 Promptness

 Perseverance

 Politeness

 Prayer

2. Plant 3 Rows of Squash

 Squash Gossip

 Squash Criticism

 Squash Indifference

3. Plant 4 Rows of Lettuce

 Let Us Be Faithful

 Let Us Be Unselfish

 Let Us Be Truthful

 Let Us Love One Another

4. Plant 4 Rows of Turnips

 Turn Up for Where We’re Needed

 Turn Up with A Smile

 Turn Up with New Ideas

 Turn Up with Determination

Merry Christmas, dear friends! May God bless you and keep you and make his face to shine upon you, and give you peace...and 
joy!

My book page: Amazon.com: DeanneDavis

Christmas has passed, but my book:

“Sunrises and Sunflowers Speak Hope”

Would be a really nice gift for anyone you’ve suddenly remembered.

You can find it on Amazon.com

“Star of Wonder” a delightful Christmas Kindle story is there, too.

If you’d like a little preview, take a look at: https://youtu.be/Ka1KYrONrd0

 Sun Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Wed: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

SIERRA MADRE CITY 

COUNCIL MEETING

January 14, 2025 5:30pm

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD 
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS!

As part of the City of Sierra Madre’s 

COVID-19 transparency efforts and The 
Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity 
to make public comments at any 
public meeting. Public comment may also be 
made by e-mail to PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.
com by 3:00 p.m. on the day of 
the meeting. 

Emails will be acknowledged at the Council 
meeting and filed into public record. The 
public may also comment in person at the 
meeting.

The meetings will be streamed live on Foothills 
Media website at foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre 
and broadcast on Government 

Access Channel 3 (Spectrum)..

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. 


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

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com