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Mountain View News Saturday, March 15, 2025


Weather Wise


“Our life is like March weather…savage and serene in one hour! 

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is the truest statement ever, friends and neighbors! I can’t believe it’s 
been almost two months since I sat down at my computer to see if I could 
think of something interesting to pass along to you. First of all, my most 
heartfelt thanks to Susan Henderson for finding some columns from last 
year to pass along to you.

For those of you who are wondering where I’ve been, I made a couple of 
mistakes. Mistake #1: tangling my feet. Mistake #2: Breaking my femur. Bad 
ideas, both of them. Anyway, after spending time in rehab relearning all the 
basic stuff any three year old can easily do, like walking, I’m pretty much 
finished with that chapter, except to mark in my journal: NEVER DO THAT 
AGAIN! Thanks to my daughters, Crissy and Leah, I’m home and so happy 
to be here.

As an abrupt change of topic, it’s that time of year again and Leah and I are 
doing taxes. You probably are, too, As we shuffle through the mountains of 
paper, most of which are the wrong pieces, we smile at each other and say, 
“We’re almost there!” I wish you all an easy tax preparation year when you have all the right pieces of paper organized 
in a folder. 

The IRS Blues (An original lament by Deanne Davis)

“I’ve got those sad old, bad old, gotta pay my taxes blues.

The IRS has called me out, “Girl, don’t even bother to cry or pout.

We’re gonna get your very last dime.

And if you think you can fool us, well, you’re gonna do some time.”

I listed my deductions, and all my charities.

IRS just looked and laughed.

They said, “Girl, seriously? Please!

We see you feed the homeless and keep some foreign kids afloat.

You’re faithful to your church and send that tithe check in each month.

Folks like you, faithful and true, honest to the core,

Are the backbone of the Nation.

But to us, you’re just another tiresome bore.

We’re checking out your tax return with a microscope and fine-toothed comb.

We’re hoping that we’ll find a flaw so we can charge you even more.

Penalties, our penalties, we love those little things.

You thought that you had done it right, thought maybe you’d even sleep tonight.

IRS just looks and laughs, ‘Girl, seriously? Please!

If you think you’re gonna keep a dime, we’ll take you down in record time.”

Yes, my friends, I’ve got those sad old, bad old, gotta pay my taxes blues.

Ohhhh yeah…

And I suspect that you do, too.

As you might recall, my word for the year this year is “Thankful!” I’m thankful for a whole lot right now: Family who love 
me, God who is healing me, all of you out there who sent me good wishes and prayers and for the rain we’ve had lately 
which will make the flowers grow. Daffodils are sending up green spikes and Spring is almost here. A lot to be Thankful 
for.

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis

Look there for “The Crown,” a paperback book that’s practically free!

This is a beautiful story of what might have happened to that infamous crown of thorns.

With Easter on its way, this little book is the perfect read for yourself or a friend.

WALKING SIERRA MADRE -

 The Social Side by Deanne Davis

6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Wed: Rain Hi 60s Lows 50s

 Thur: Rain Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Fri: Rain Hi 60s Lows 50s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

SIERRA MADRE CITY 

COUNCIL MEETING

March 25, 2025 9:00am

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. 


YOUTH BOOKMARK CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE SIERRA 
MADRE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Local students are invited to enter the popular annual Bookmark Contest in March 2025. 

This year’s theme is: “Love My Sierra Madre”.

Artwork may be designed with any tools but must be completely original work. Entries should showcase people, places, or things 
that illustrate what they love about Sierra Madre.

Winning entries will be displayed in the Library and winners will receive a certificate and a cash prize at a ceremony in their honor 
at the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 

The contest is open to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade (including Transitional Kindergarten), who go to school in 
Sierra Madre, live in Sierra Madre, or who have a Sierra Madre Public Library card.

Pick up your bookmark application at the Sierra Madre Public Library, on the Library website, and at schools in Sierra Madre 
starting March 3, 2025. Entries are due by April 10, 2025 at the Library. No late entries will be accepted.

For more information, contact Librarian Doreen Thomas dthomas@sierramadreca.gov 


SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

 Calls for Service Formal Investigations

March 2 - 8, 2025 280 6 

YTD for 2025 2,557 118

The following represents a summary report of some of the major 
incidents handled by the Sierra Madre Police Department during 
this period. This list is not intended to be considered exclusive or 
all-inclusive.

Sunday, March 2 Grand Theft 

At approximately 8:00 AM officers responded to the police 
station lobby to meet with a citizen regarding a grand 
theft report. The citizen reported his debit card, cash, and 
other items stolen from his bedroom during a house party. 
The victim is desirous of prosecution. Officers took a 
report. This case was forwarded to the Dectective’s Bureau 
for further investigation. 

Tuesday, March 4 Grand theft/ Forgery 

At approximately 3:00 PM officers responded to the police 
station lobby to meet with a citizen regarding a forgery 
investigation. The citizen reported unknown suspect(s) 
stole, forged, and cashed the victims check in the amount 
of $2,500. The victim is desirous of prosecution. Officers 
took a report. This case was forwarded to the Dectective’s 
Bureau for further investigation.

Friday, March 7 

At approximately 4:30 PM, officers responded to the 200 
block of W Sierra Madre Blvd regarding a robbery investigation. 
A citizen had his electric scooter and phone stolen 
from him by force. It was later returned. The victim is 
not desirous of prosecution. Officers took a report. This 
case was forwarded to the Dectective’s Bureau for further 
investigation.

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