SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2013


VOLUME 7 NO. 52

2014 ROSE PARADE 
TICKET RAFFLE

5:00 PM – DECEMBER 29TH 

The SIERRA MADRE ROSE 
FLOAT ASSOCIATION is pleased 
to announce via the generosity of a 
donation from SHARP SEATING 
COMPANY - TWO (2) TICKETS 
TO THE 2014 ROSE PARADE 
INCLUDING PARKING

LOCATION: 150 SOUTH ORANGE 
GROVE BLVD. 

AISLE 1, ROW F, SEATS 11 & 12

RAFFLE TICKET DONATION

1 TICKET/$1.00 6 TICKETS /$5.00 

Raffle tickets are available at the 
FLOAT BARN until and including all 
day Sunday, December 29th. Winning 
donor is not required to be present. We 
will contact the winning DONOR via 
telephone.

HELP SUPPORT THE SIERRA 
MADRE ROSE FLOAT 
ASSOCIATION

(This year we are the 6th float in the 
parade, the 16th entry overall)

SMRFA is a non-profit organization 
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal 
Revenue Code, contributions to which 
may be tax deductible. In accordance 
with IRS guidelines, we certify that 
your donation was voluntary and that 
no benefit accrued to you as a result. 

FROSTY LOVES THIS WEATHER TOO!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

After traveling more than 1200 miles on his bike, Sierra Madre resident Jerry 
Poole (above with wife Vicki, made it home in time to celebrate the holidays 
with his family! Although the weather prevented him from cycling the entire 
3,000 miles, he rode more than 1/3 of the way. He encountered many wonderful 
and generous people who supported his efforts. He embarked on this journey 
with the intent of raising $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. 

 Everyone in his family is engaged in this. His youngest son, Andrew, a high 
school student, will be selling WWP wristbands over the holiday break. His 
oldest son, David, is a full time member of the Air National Guard and recently 
held a rib lunch fund raiser to help Jerry reach his goal.

Won’t you help Jerry reach his goal? 

Read about Jerry’s experiences on 
Facebook. Like his Facebook page 
and follow the link to the Wounded 
Warriors Project. 

The fund raising goal for this project 
is $10,000 and 100% of the funds go 
to the Wounded Warriors benefit. 

Go to the link below and make a donation 
to WWP in the name of Jerry 
Poole’s Ride: Coast To Coast For 
Courage. 

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.
org/individual-fundraising/
JerryPooleatFaceBook/


With what may have been the biggest smile in town on Christmas Day, 
Frosty the Snowman made his annual visit to Kersting Court. Despite 
the warmer than normal temperatures, Frosty wanted to delight the 
young and old as his buddies reassembled him. The ride to Sierra 
Madre had him “all shook up”, but unlike Humpty Dumpty, putting 
Frosty back together again was not a problem for his friends, Andrew 
Graper and Dave Forrester. 

Eventually the sun rearranged his fine physique, but not to worry, he’ll 
be back next year! Photo courtesy Teri Buchanan

Inside this week: 

SIERRA MADRE

Calendar Page 2

Sierra Madre News Page 3


ROESS PARK BUNGALOWS ON 

SIERRA MADRE BLVD. COMPLETED

Bowden Development in conjunction with Global Realty proudly present 
"Roess Park Bungalows, available the first week of January, 2014. 
(Open House Jan. 4 and 5). On the corner of Sierra Place and Sierra 
Madre Blvd., these 5 new townhouses, (four units: 3 bedroom/2.5 bath, 
and one free- standing home: 4 bedroom/3bath), are just a block and a 
half from Kersting Court. Three of the four units, facing Sierra Madre Bl., 
come with elevators for senior citizens thinking of down-sizing. These 
elegant craftsman-style bungalows range in size: 1485 sf, 1562 sf, two at 
1620 sf, and the free-standing home at 2103 sf.

 

Built on the vacant lot formerly owned by the longtime Sierra Madre 
Roess family, who for years owned and operated Roess' Market on the 
corner of Lima and S. M. Blvd., these bungalows were designed with the 
look and feel of our foothill village in mind. Equipped with all the modern 
conveniences, but styled in a look of yesteryear, these homes appeal 
to all ages of the buying public. Call Greg Prout, (#818371), 626-483-
7043, for prices and inquiries. 

PASADENA/ALTADENA

Pg. 4

City Allows New 
Homeless Shelters

AROUND SGV Pg. 5

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6

MONROVIA/DUARTE 

 Pg. 6

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

WORLD AROUND US Pg. 7

EDUCATION & YOUTH

 Pg. 8

FOOD & DRINK

Peter Dills Pg. 9


BEST FRIENDS Pg. 10

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

 Pg. 10

THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 11 

Savvy Senior

Senior Happenings

This and That

 Rich Johnson

LEFT TURN/RIGHT 
TURN/OPINION Pg. 12

 LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 13

NEWSPAPER FUN 

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SMTV 98 Pg. 20




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