Imagine Snow in Sierra Madre for Christmas!
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO SIERRA MADRE ON CHRISTMAS EVE 7pm - December 24th at the Sierra Madre Fire Station SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012 VOLUME 6 NO 51 Imagine Snow In Sierra Madre For Christmas! Artist Sonny Salsbury created this painting depicting snow in Sierra Madre at Christmas. His caption, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” reflects the sentiments of many a child and adult alike. Salsbury is also a Grammy nominated musician who was born in Pasadena. He is the brother of local businesswoman Judith Brandley, owner of Leonora Moss in Sierra Madre. A Christmas Message THE STAR FINAL SIERRA MADRE LOSES POWER TO HIGH WINDS By Craig Hakola Memories of 2011 Windstorm Resurface It was an ancient time when the world meek shepherds and the glory of the When the National Weather Service not loosing power at all. Reports In addition to electrical power out- lived amongst the stars. The sailors of Lord shone round the angel as he told issued an advisory on Tuesday warn- from Southern California Edison in- ages, telephone and cable service pro- that age drifted upon pools of immor- the shepherds of the birth of a Savior. As ing of high winds, Sierra Madre resi- dicated at one point that as many as vided by Time Warner were also out tal blue, but their eyes left this earthly the angel spoke, a company of winged dents braced themselves for a possible 650 residences were without power. for various periods of time. Time realm to fasten to the place of the sky. agents appeared, saying, “Glory to God repeat of the 2011 Windstorm. Warner cable and telephone custom- The sky was the tool they employed for in the highest.” The shepherds gathered “I immediately made certain I knew There were also downed power lines ers who did not experience electrical navigation, and when the captain spied and went to Bethlehem as they had been where the candles and flashlights were on East Highland and East Grand- outages had to resort to using cellular a cloudless night, he knew the highest told, found the baby, and praised Him and made certain all of my electronic view, an area of town that just recov- devices to contact the company. Ac- stamp of fortune as the gift of a clear with great love. While the shepherds devices were charged”, said one Sun- ered from flooding due to a broken cording to TWC, most problems were night meant a window of study -- and went to Bethlehem, there were men in nyside Avenue resident. water main. resolved within a few hours. the compass of a heavenly map. It didn’t the East, known as wise men, and they materialize until the modern age that saw a new star dancing about the night. By nightfall, those fears intensified Southern California Edison was Although the storm did not compare navigation by stars was made wholly In the star, they saw not the workings of as power failures popped up all over quick in their response to problems to 2011 by any means, debris from obsolete. Prior to that novelty, a cap- the universe with its customary magic, town. The outages ranged in dura- in the area and by day break all lights trees was clearly visible the next day. tain and crew often depended on the but the complete hand of God. They de- tion from 10 minutes to as long as 10 were back on. light above the world for safe passage. ciphered the writing upon the star, for hours, with portions of some streets S. Henderson/MVNews There must have been greater magic in they lived upon the sky and had studied that age. For the daunting glow of the the prophets. It was on this night, that THE NAUGHTY TAKE NO BREAK DURING THE HOLIDAYS city had yet to be known, and the light the wise men blessed their very eyes, Burglars, Scam Artists,Thieves, And Drivers Under The Influence Keep SMPD Busy of stars were reckoned to the people beholding an event that stood above all “Tis the season to be”...Cautious. also of interest to criminals. in front of Ralph’s Grocery Store. as if the eyes of angels. Flickering in revelations -- the star of God. So they That is the warning that police all As a result of the increased activ- However after attempting to con- the sacred heights, the stars recited to collected themselves for a journey, gath- over the San Gabriel Valley are sug- ity, Gonzales says the SMPD will firm with the school and the store earthly inhabitants in the philosophy ered riches, and left their own land to gesting that residents adhere to. have extra law enforcement on duty, ,the young woman’s claims turned of a timeless lesson, teaching of the one follow the star. When they arrived at the “The holidays tend to bring out the but residents are reminded to secure out to be false. The teenager was who framed the heavens. Some two place of the baby, they fell to their knees very best and very worst in people”, their homes at all times. Never leave part of a ‘revolving crew’ from out of thousand years ago, it must have been praising a king. an unusually quiet night in the hills of This year, amid the cheer of Christmas, noted one law enforcement officer. doors and windows open and never state soliciting donations under false Bethlehem when a baby’s voice crackled as you stare into the eyes of a child and In Sierra Madre, there has been a leave valuables in your vehicles. pretenses. in that first cry of birth. see the wonder of a promise, you will noticeable increase in crime activity On Tuesday morning, one resident Holiday Decorations have also be- There rooted a certain type of peace in perceive the miracle of a season. How including auto theft, home burglar- was notified by the Pasadena Police come an ‘item of choice’ by thieves. the countryside on that evening. About great and dear is the present lain before ies. In less than a month, two homes Department that his vehicle had Although there have been no reports the fields, men stretched under a night the world some two thousand years ago. within a two block radius were bur- been stolen and was found crashed of such items being stolen in Sierra so clear that the stars appeared to be For those that believe in the magic of glarized during the day. Accord- and abandoned. Apparently, the Madre as of this writing, neighbor- within their reach. They were a forgot- the Christmas and understand the glo- ing to SMPD Sgt. Gonzales, it is owner, who lives on West Highland, ing towns have been targeted. ten category of people -- outcasts -- and ry of the one true King, they are filled believed that the burglars watched had left his keys in the truck the DUI’s also increase dramatically barred by the priests from the temple. with song for the birth of the One that the residents leave and then forced night before. It is estimated that the during the holidays with officer They were said to be unclean, but the fell under the light of a star. So let it be entry into the home. theft occurred after 10 p.m. when stops also finding guns and drugs in sheep they guarded were the pure offer- known, that you are the captain, and the In an interview with Chief Gian- the owner parked it in his driveway. vehicles passing through town. ings of the temple. The shepherds knew world is your crew; and as you voyage none earlier this month, he noted Scams are running rampant this Law enforcement encourages ev- a common life and were a simple peo- through life’s great passage, may the star that today’s thieves are looking for time of year as well. One resident eryone to be careful this holiday sea- ple. Their gentle hearts carried a form of of Christmas always guide your course. more than just jewelry and other reported what she believed to be a son and most importantly, DON’T humble love. In the quiet ceremony of a Merry Christmas! valuables. Information that will worthwhile fund raising effort by a DRIVE AND DRINK. starry night, an angel appeared to these help thieves steal your identity are young lady for a local High School This Week’s Highlights: SIERRA MADREAN, FORMER NEWTOWN RESIDENT HAS AN IDEA.....Page 3 SIERRA MADRE NEWS Calendar Page 2 Arts/Health Page 11 AROUND SG Valley 5 Sierra Madre News Page 3 Homes & Property Page 12 3 The Beauty of Christmas Pasadena/Altadena Page 4 The Good Life Page 13 Largest Public Art/Transit Infrastruc- Around San Gabriel Valley Page 5 Business Today Page 14 ture Project in California Completed ARCADIA NEWS Arcadia Page 6 Left Turn/Right Turn Page 15 6 Monrovia/Duarte Page 7 Opinion Page 16 4 PASADENA/ALTADENA Education and Youth Page 8 Left Turn/Right Turn Page 16 Police Exonerated In Shooting MONROVIA/DUARTE Good Food & Drink Page 9 Legal Notices Page 17,19-21 7 World Around Us/Best Friends Page 10 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Page 18 2 Mountain Views News Saturday, December 22, 2012 CALENDAR Weather5-Day Forecast Wise Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s Wed: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s Thur: Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s Fri: Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service CITY OF SIERRA MADRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visitors are heartily welcomed to meetings.