Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, March 28, 2020

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 28, 2020 

SIERRA MADRE BUSINESSES - 

WHAT'S OPEN/WHAT'S NOT*

WALKING SIERRA MADRE - The Social Side 

 by Deanne Davis


“While in quarantine, Shakespeare wrote King 
Lear.”

“While in quarantine, Newton developed calculus 
and discovered gravity.”

“While under house arrest, Paul wrote part of the 
New Testament.”

“While in prison, John Bunyan wrote Pilgrim’s 
Progress.”

Spotted by Sierra Madre resident, Annika Stutin, on 
her walk…

“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood.” In chalk 
on the sidewalk.

“I don’t think anyone expected when we changed 
the clocks earlier this month, we’d go from

Standard time to The Twilight Zone.”

“For the first time in history, we can save the human 
race by laying in front of the TV

and doing nothing. Let’s not screw this up!”

“Getting real tired of babysitting my mom’s 
grandkids right now.”

“Still haven’t decided my trip for Easter, whether it’s 
the living roomor the kitchen.”

“Saw my neighbor out early this morning scraping the “My Kid Is A Terrific Student”

off her minivan. Guess that first week of homeschooling didn’t go so well.”

“And the people stayed home. And read books and listened.

And rested and exercised.

And made art and played games. And learned new ways of being. 

And were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated. Some prayed.

“Be still and know that I Am God!”

Some danced. Some met their shadows and fears.

And the people began to think differently.

And the people healed. And in the absence of people living in ignorant,

dangerous, mindless and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.

And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, 

They grieved their losses, and made new choices,

and created new ways to live and heal their world as they had been healed.”

Francis Rah O’Hara

“Dear God, Thank you for another day. I might be uncertain about the week ahead, 

But I believe You will guide me safely through each day and protect my loved ones from this virus. I 
thank you for your ultimate protection and blessings. Amen”

“Each and every one of us is a prisoner of something, whether it be fear, loneliness, or despair. We 
cope, praying the world will be set right, the pain will lose its sting and those who labor to this end, 
we call Prisoners of Hope. 

 How, we wonder do we characterize this labor of love? We know it means being community with 
others, sharing wisdom, giving hugs (soon we’ll be able to do that again), encouraging, giving 
opportunities to grow, taking care of details others will never know, being available to listen.” 
Excerpts from “Prisoner of Hope” written by Gina Jones

 Most of this week’s wisdom is from Facebook, dear friends and neighbors, where so many share 
their hearts, their thoughts, their fears and reassurances. Being on lockdown gives plenty of time to 
scroll through what others are experiencing. Much of it is funny, touching, honest, and – ignoring all 
political comments – some of it is even helpful.

 Wash your hands, dear friends, drink lots of water, stay home and, hopefully, the world will return 
to normal and we’ll find soup, spaghetti, bread, milk and TP on the shelves at our markets again.

 This week I’ve been leaning on Phil.4:6 “Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. 
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, 
which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live 
in Christ Jesus.”

 Flowers give me joy and peace. This cactus bloom is a vibrant pink. There is hope here, too, as there 
are many more blooms to come.

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis – check out

“The Crown” -a great Easter story.

“Sunrises and Sunflowers Speak Hope” 

Is available on Amazon.com as are all the

Emma Gainsworth adventures, including:

“Emma’s Etouffee Café” a new Kindle story by me!

Here’s the link so you can take a look:

https://fave.co/2PItO4d

By Audrey Swanson

(Editor's Note: This is the status of the businesses 
listed as of March 26, 2020. Given the uncertainty 
surrounding the Corona Virus impact, the 
information listed below is subject to change. The 
author toured Sierra Madre and the information 
was primarily extracted from notices posted at the 
business location.)

In the past few weeks, many of the businesses 
in Sierra Madre have had to close or reduce

their hours in an effort to prevent the spread 
of COVID-19. To help you know which of 
the local

businesses are still in operation during this 
time, we have provided a list detailing the 
changes

businesses have made. 

Please continue to support local businesses, 
but remember to observe social distancing 
when outside of your home and to stay home 
if you have any symptoms.

BUSINESSES WHICH REMAIN 
OPEN AS USUAL:

Drop a Load Laundry

Moe’s Automotive Service Center

Canbeq Automotive

Custom Taylor

GEM Plumbing

Sierra Madre Independent Auto Service

Taylor’s Market

Foothill Home Care

BUSINESSES WHICH REMAIN 
OPEN WITH REDUCED HOURS 
AND/OR OTHER CAUTIONARY 
MEASURES:

Tacos Ensenada - Open for take-out

Pantorium Cleaners - Open with reduced 
hours (Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1, closed Sun)

Poppycake - Open with reduced hours 
(Everyday 8-3)

Nano Cafe - Open for take-out and curbside 
pickup

Subway - Open for take-out with reduced 
hours (Mon. - Fri. 10am - 7pm, Sat. + 
Sun. 11am -

7pm)

Sierra Fusion - Open for take-out, catering, 
and delivery

The Only Place in Town - Open for take-
out and delivery

Bank of the West - Open with reduced 
hours (Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm, Sat 
9:30am-12pm, closed

Sun) for appointments only, drive-up 
window now open

Nail Center - Open for appointments 
only

Sierra Madre Pizza Co. - Open for take-
out with reduced hours (11am-8pm)

Ace Hardware - Open with reduced hours 
(Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm)

Leonora Moss - Any items visible from 
widow are available for delivery

FitBar - Open for take-out and curbside 
delivery

Best Buy Drugs - Open, only 2 people allowed 
inside the store at a time

Casa del Ray - Open for take-out

Village Pizzeria - Open for delivery and 
take-out

Bean Town - Open for take-out and curbside 
pickup

The Shabby Dog - Open with reduced 
hours (Mon-Sat 7-5) for daycare and 
grooming only

Lemon Zest - Open for take-out and 
delivery

Monsieur Cafe - Open for take-out and 
delivery

Wistaria - Open for take-out

Deasy Penner Podley - Open with reduced 
hours (Mon-Fri. 11am - 1pm)

Lucky Baldwins Delirium Cafe - Open 
with reduced hours (Fri-Sun 4pm - 8pm) 
for take-out

BUSINESSES CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE:

Sierra Madre Orthodontics

Sierra Madre Learning Center

Bank of America (ATM still open)

Skin Rituals

Sierra Madre Music

Flowers by Nobee

Sierra Madre Dance Center

Chakra Temple

Vibrant Living Wellness Center (virtual 
phone sessions and supplement purchase 
pickups are

available)

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Sierra Madre Massage Company

Little Crown

Nails Official

Dog Wash America

G3

Rafael’s Interiors

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Craft Sierra Madre

Socal Kenpo Karate

Lucky Clover Spa

Chase (ATM open)

Mother Moo (Online orders available at 
www.mothermoo.com)

Baldwin Jewelers

Savor the Flavor

Yogurt and More

Mission Renaissance Fine Art Classes

Starbucks

Accurate

Little Koi

Ruiz’s Shoe Repair

The Four Seasons Tea Room

Creative Arts Group

Pilates Bodyshop Fit

Little Mountain Salon

Sierra Fitness

Woodhill Designs

Rockin Rollers

Crystal Cleaners

Capelli Court Salon

Foothill Tek

Century 21

Aria Nails

Barbers

Lumen Optometric

Tropical Nail Spa

The Buccaneer

Attitude

4TH OF JULY GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATIONS


The Volunteer Sierra Madre 
4th of July Committee is 
seeking nominations for 
the 2020 4th of July Parade 
Grand Marshal. The Parade 
will be held as always the 
morning of July 4th. 

Parade Grand Marshal Nominees should 
embody the spirit of Sierra Madre, be an 
active volunteer in any of the local nonprofit 
organizations or in some way contributed to the 
betterment of Sierra Madre. Nominees may be 
an individual or volunteers or an organization. 

Nominations must be submitted in writing 
by Thursday, April 30th and should be 
sent to the 4th of July Committee, PO Box 
1073 Sierra Madre CA 91025 or emailed to 
4thofjulysierramadre@gmail.com. 
Nominations should be no more than 1 page 
but at least a paragraph explaining why the 
honor should be given including contributions 
to the Sierra Madre community. 

Previous Grand Marshals have included 2019 
Bud Switzer, 2018 Steve Heydorff, 2017 Derek 
Podrebarac, 2016 Pete Siberell and Hometown 
Hero Kris Lowe, 2015 Clem and Nina Bartolai, 
2014 Pat & DeAlcorn & Hometown Heroes 
Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, 2013 VFW 
Post 3208 & Hometown Hero Mama Pete; 2012 
Nel and Bob Soltz (Wistaria Vine owners); 2011 
Gayle Bluemel & Hometown Hero John Shear; 
2010 Lew Wantanabe; 2009 Midge Morash; 
2008 Sierra Madre Fire Department; 2007 Ward 
Family (E. Waldo Ward & Sons); 2006 Judy 
Webb Martin & Toni Buckner & Hometown 
Hero Barbara Wamboldt; 2005 Police Chief 
Wayne Bailey; 2004 Doug Berkshire; 2003 
John Grijalva; 2002 Bob Quamstrom; 2001 Ty 
Gaffney; 2000 Dr. Bill White; and 1999 Jim & 
Barbara Heasley. 

This All-American friends and family event 
is made possible through the wonderful 
contribution of donors and sponsors. If 
you’d like to help please visit http://www.
sierramadrefourthofjuly.com/ or follow 
us on Facebook http://www.facebook.
com/4thofJulyInfo 


A premier garden tour featuring five unique 
landscape designs in the foothill communitiesSunday | April 19 | 10:30-4:30Self-Guided TourTickets: $30 presale|$35 day of tourTickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone 
creativeartsgroup.org/art-of-the-garden/ 
(626) 355-8350
ART OF THE GARDENCreative Arts Group108 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre(626) 355-8350 | CreativeArtsGroup.org
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