Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 21, 2013

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CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, December 21, 2013 

 
Weather Wise

5-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Mon: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s 

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

6:30 pm


CALENDAR

*Senior Community Commission 1st Thursday 3:00 

*Planning Commission 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:00

*Community Services Commission 3rd Monday 6:30

*Tree Advisory Commission 3rd Wednesday 7:00

*Library Trustees 4th Wednesday 7:00

* = Meetings are held in City Council Chambers 

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. 


Sierra Madre Police Blotter

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS 
PROGRAMMING ON 
SMTV 98 THIS WEEK

For our inaugural Christmas 
celebration Channel 98 
will be showing some of the 
best classic movies all day 
on Christmas eve. Starting 
at 7:00 a.m. on Christmas 
eve see Santa with the three 
bears and watch him defeat 
the Martians all before 9 a.m. 
Throughout the day watch 
for classic Christmas sitcoms 
from The Beverly Hillbillies, 
Jack Bennie, Betty White and 
movies like Miracle on 34th 
Street, The Great Rupert, 
Holiday Affair, A Christmas 
Without Snow and Beyond 
Tomorrow...

 Christmas day will be laid 
back family films including 
Hansel and Gretel, Heidi, Father's 
Little Dividend, The 
Snows of Kilimanjaro, David 
Copperfield, Charade and 
much much more.

 If that is not enough, check 
out our website at www.sierramadretv.
com, select the 
Christmas Music Videos 
menu, to watch and/or listen 
to over 7 hours of the fireplace 
crackling while cherished 
Christmas music is played. 
From all of us at Sierra Madre 
TV, Merry Christmas and 
Happy Holidays to everyone.

See pg. 13 for complete guide.


For The Period December 8-15, 2013

Tuesday December 10, 2013

At approximately 3pm, a white Nissan pickup truck was stolen 
from the 400 block of North Sunnyside Avenue. The truck, which 
contained several gardening tools, was seen being driven away 
from the location by an unknown male. Witnesses saw the vehicle 
being followed by a tan Ford Explorer. With the assistance of the 
police helicopter, a search of the area was conducted but neither 
vehicle was located. As of December 16, 2013, the vehicle still had 
not been found. 

Thursday December 12, 2013

At 3:15pm, a traffic collision occurred on Highland Avenue just 
east of Michillinda Avenue. A vehicle travelling eastbound veered 
to the right and collided with a vehicle parked at the south curb. 
The force of the impact caused the eastbound vehicle to roll over 
onto the roof of the parked vehicle. The driver was unhurt and the 
passenger sustained only minor injury. The investigation revealed 
that the driver and passenger became distracted when they focused 
on their cell phones just prior to the collision. Additionally, the 
driver displayed objective symptoms of intoxication and open 
alcoholic beverage containers were found at the scene. The driver 
was arrested for DUI. 

Friday December 13, 2013

At 2pm, a traffic collision took place in the intersection of Lima 
Avenue and Montecito Avenue. A westbound vehicle entered the 
intersection without yielding to the southbound vehicle which 
had the right of way. The force of the initial impact caused the 
southbound vehicle to collide with a third vehicle parked at the 
curb. Although major vehicle damage was evident, no serious 
injuries were reported. 

Saturday December 14, 2013

At approximately 7:30pm a family visited the Yogurt and More Store 
in Kersting Court. When they left the location, they forgot their 
Apple IPAD and Mini IPAD. A few minutes later they returned 
to the location and determined the items had been removed from 
the table where they had left them. No witnesses were located. 
Detectives will be reviewing store video to determine if the theft 
was recorded. 


ONE NIGHT ONLY! “THE 

CHRISTMAS CAROL MURDER 

MYSTERY” AT SIERRA MADRE 

PLAYHOUSE ON 

DECEMBER 22

 For those of you who enjoy “A Christmas Carol”, 
you can enjoy the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s mainstage production 
of the traditional tale of Scrooge and Tiny Tim. 
But here’s a twist on the Christmas Carol you’re familiar 
with. You still get the story you love, slightly condensed, 
except by the end of Act 1 a murder has happened. Jacob 
Marley becomes the detective, thanks to night school, and 
the characters you love, Bob and Ethel Cratchit, Fred and 
Elizabeth, Belle and of course, Tiny Tim, are all suspects. 
Oh, did we say there are your usual Ghosts and even a surprise 
ending? Enjoy one of your favorite Christmas stories 
with this interactive Murder Mystery worked into a joyous 
holiday tale.

 This Dickens of a murder mystery is directed by 
Ken Salzman and presented by Sanzman Productions 
Renaissance Murder Mystery Players and Sierra Madre 
Playhouse. 

 “The Christmas Carol Murder Mystery.” At Sierra 
Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, 
CA 91024. Ample free parking behind theatre. Sunday, 
December 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $20. Reservations: 
(626) 355-4318. Online ticketing: www.sierramadreplayhouse.
org

THE COMMUNITY CHORUS OF 
REDLANDS RETURNS 

The Community Chorus of Redlands returns to Sierra Madre for a wonderful 
holiday gift of “A Concert of Anthems, Readings, and Carols of the 
Season.” Be prepared for a moving and unique presentation.

 The event is on Saturday, December 21 at 8 pm at St. Rita Catholic 
Church, 318 N. Baldwin (corner of Grandview), Sierra Madre. Parking 
lot behind the church; enter from E. Grandview.

 Dr. Jeffrey Rickard, Professor Emeritus of Sacred Music, directs a 
70-voice choral ensemble with orchestral accompaniment. The festive 
evening features a wide variety of music. Also on hand is a special appearance 
by Ensemble XXI, a Redlands Camerata of over twenty voices. 

 This is the fifth visit to St. Rita by this very gifted and special group. Dr. 
Rickard originally asked St. Rita to host this event because of the widely 
acclaimed acoustics of the church building. He is a native of Sierra Madre 
and thus presents this very special gift to his former hometown.

 This event has previously been held on a Sunday afternoon. We hope the 
Saturday evening time will allow more people to attend and enjoy this 
wonderful gift and prelude to Christmas.

 Free will offering. For further information, please call St. Rita Parish 
Office, 626/355-1292.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM

THE GANG AT

VILLAGE VINE!

 VILLAGE VINE THIS WEEK

MONDAY - 10 - 11 am Barry, Rich & Lisa Show

Trivia and Humor at it’s finest. Just try to keep up with their wit! 
JOIN THE FUN!!!

Village Intersections with Gene Goss is back on the air! This week 
Gene’s guest is Sierra Madre Police Chief Larry Giannone. Join 
Gene and the Chief as they discuss public safety in Sierra Madre. 
See our Calendar for airing times or listen to the podcast at our 
Village Intersections page.

THURSDAYS - Noon 

Catherine Adde’s

 
OUR TRAVEL 
AFFAIR

NEW: TINA TIME 
WITH COUSIN 
MATTHEW

SATURDAY 

MORNINGS

D. J. Boddington

AKA James 
Faulkner returns 
Saturday morning 
at 7:00 until 10:00 
with his Saturday 
Morning Mix 
show. Lovers of 
music - tune in!

Set your smart 
phone and or computer 
browsers to

www.villagevine.
org