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Saturday, February 20, 2016 Creative SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 VOLUME 10 NO. 8 LOOKING FOR SIERRA MADRE’S OLDER AMERICAN OF THE YEAR FAY ANGUS -NOTED AUTHOR, The City of Sierra Madre Community Services American of the Year. COMMUNITY ACTIVIST DIES Department and the Senior Community Nomination forms are available at the Hart A familiar voice at Sierra Madre City Council meetings has Commission are seeking your assistance to Park House Senior Center, City Hall, Sierra Madre been silenced. Noted author and community preservationist find the next Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American Public Library, and online on the City’s website. Fay Angus passed away suddenly on Thursday. According on of the Year. The honor is a long-standing Nominations are due by Thursday, February 25, reports from friends, Fay was about 89 years of age and suffered tradition in Sierra Madre and is bestowed upon 2016 and can be dropped off at the Hart Park House a stroke in the middle of the night, passing away several hours exceptional individuals, age 60 or older, who have Senior Center or mailed to City of Sierra Madre, c/o later at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. demonstrated an outstanding commitment to Older American Nomination, 232 W. Sierra Madre community service. Nomination forms are due Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. A woman of strong convictions Mrs. Angus was recognized Thursday, February 25, 2016. Previous honorees include: Jerry & Nan Carlton, around town for her unique accent, the result of her Australian birth and early childhood in Shanghai, China. She was The Senior Community Commission will discuss Pat Alcorn, Fran Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph passionate about preserving the quality of life in Sierra Madre nominee applications and select one individual to Konigsberg, Russ Anderson, George Throop, Loyal and was absolutely fearless when confronting opposition. be this year’s honoree. The honoree’s name will Camacho, John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, be announced at the Commission’s next regularly James Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isbella “Angus on Canon”, the way she identified herself when speaking scheduled meeting being held on March 3, 2016 in Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed Wellman, at council meetings, lived in Sierra Madre for more than 50 years. A friend to many, stories of her selfless efforts to help City Hall Council Chambers. A special reception Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, Doris Archive Photo will also be held on May 13th to recognize the Webster, Elsie Dannmayer, George Mauer, Karl young people struggling with drugs and alcohol in the canyons achievements of the 2016 Older ‘Sierra Madre’ Teigler, Richard Johnson & Laurie Cooper. during the ‘60s abound. At one time she also helped wage an anti- pornography campaign in Pasadena and during the last 20 years she has been an outspoken voice for preservation of the village character of Sierra Madre. Books By Fay Angus OVER $17 MILLION IN ZIKA VIRUS WARNING Mountain Views News columnist Deanne Davis remembered how WATER EFFICIENCY From the office of State Senator Carol Liu Fay had befriended the newlywed Davis family when they moved The White Pagoda to town in 1967 on her blog. (You can also find a lovely tribute to Between Your Status REBATE FUNDS STILL There have been multiple confirmed reports of Fay by Deanne Davis at http://www.authordeanne.com/414248776). and Your Quo the Zika virus found in California. According Longtime friend Millie Berkshire met Fay while they were both on the AVAILABLE! to the California Department of Public Health maternity ward at St. Luke’s hospital almost 55 years ago. Both women Heartstrings (CDPH) the virus is primarily transferred through remained close friends ever since, in fact Millie and Fay were to meet The Gentle Art of Be- The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) mosquitos found in Latin America. While the virus for lunch on Friday. ing There is not contagious, the CDPH recommends travel turf and toilet replacement rebate program Getting on the wrong side of Mrs. Angus could be quite uncomfortable. continues to be a popular incentive for resi- precautions for pregnant women and women trying Up To Heaven, Down to become pregnant. When the Mountain Views News was in its infancy, she was not a fan To Earth dential consumers throughout the state. To speaking out against the paper whenever possible. However, in 2011, date over 8,000 turf replacement applications According to the Centers for Disease Control How To Do Everything and Prevention the most common symptoms the day after the windstorm, when she ran into the editor at the Post have been submitted, totaling nearly $10 mil- Office delivering papers, Angus had nothing but praise and thanks Right and Live To Re- lion with $14 million still available. Converse- of the Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or gret It conjunctivitis (red eyes). The incubation period is for the Mountain Views, noting that she had come to depend on it ly, nearly 28,000 toilet replacement rebates regularly for information. The Catalyst have been submitted totaling approximately not known, but is likely to be a few days to a week. If you or someone you know has recently traveled to $2.5 million; leaving nearly $3.5 million in re- Charming, even when chastising you, and funny, Fay was the ultimate Warm and Cozy Latin America or has questions relating to the Zika survivor. At the age of 12 while in Shanghai, her family was interned Christmas Thoughts bate funds still available. virus, please contact your healthcare provider. by the Japanese for 2 ½ years. She wrote of this awful period in her For more information, please visit the links below: Running Around In For more information regarding the toilet book, “The White Pagoda”, which was published in 1978. She also California Department of Public Health: https:// published 10 other books that are available at www.amazon.com. Spiritual Circles and turf rebate programs, including detailed www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Zika.aspx Moments Light and program terms and conditions please visit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fay Angus was preceded in death by her husband John in 2002. She Bright www.SaveOurWaterRebates.com. http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html is survived by her daughter Katrelya of Sierra Madre; son, Ian who If you have any questions, please feel free to resides in Colorado with his wife and four children. She will surely be Mortal Coils and Other contact my office at: 818-409-0400 missed. At press time no other information was available. Splendid Stuff MAYOR TO HOST 2016 STATE OF THE CITY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Sierra Madre, CA. – February 18, 2016 – On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 7:00-8:00 pm the Mayor of Sierra Madre will host the annual State of the City address in Inside this week: the Council Chambers in City Hall at 232 West Sierra Madre Boulevard. This year’s theme is “A Sustainable Sierra Madre” and the event will highlight last year’s CALENDAR Pg. 2 achievements, this year’s challenges, and the City’s goals for the fiscal year. SIERRA MADRE NEWS Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss will emcee the evening. Pg. 3 A special performance by Sierra Madre Middle School Students will precede Mayor John Capoccia’s State of the AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY City Address. Representatives from each City Department will be available to answer any community questions. Pg. 5 The event will air live on SMTV3 and on cityofsierramadre.com and will be recorded and PASADENA/ALTADENA rebroadcast. Pg. 6 For more information on this event please contact 626.355.7135. ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 CREATIVE ARTS GROUP MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 PRESENTS: ART IN BLOOM EDUCATION & YOUTH Opening Reception Friday, March 4, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm Saturday, March 5, 2016, 10:00-5:00 pm Pg. 8 Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:00-4:00 pm Creative Arts Group is proud to present Art in Bloom, BEST FRIENDS an art exhibition pairing the community’s finest Pg. 9 floral designers with work from our most talented artists. Designers will create floral arrangements that HEALTHY & FOOD complement and interpret select works of art including Pg. 10 paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media to be displayed in our gallery. An opening reception with wine THE GOOD LIFE and hors d’oeuvres will be held Friday, March 4, from 7-9 Pg. 11 pm. The show will continue Saturday, March, 5 from 10-5 pm, and Sunday, March 6, from 11-4 pm. Art in Bloom is THE ARTS open to the public. Pg. 12 THE FISH WILL BE JUMPIN’! BUSINES NEWS & TRENDS Pg. 13 Save the Date! THE WORLD AROUND US It’s time to get excited for the 2016 Huck Finn Cam- Pg. 14 pout and Fishing Derby happening April 8th-10th. Don’t miss you chance to reserve a campsite! OPINION Pg. 15 Registration will take place at City Hall beginning February 29 until March 28th. Remember, all camp- sites are first come, first serve. LEGAL NOTICES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR One campsite per paying adult. No exceptions. Pg. 17/19 2 Mountain View News Saturday, February 20, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Weather6-Day Forecast Wise Sierra Madre, Ca. Sun: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:30 pm 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.
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