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SIERRA MADRE PONY ALL STARS ARE LITTLE LEAGUE’S REGIONAL CHAMPS! ..Page 8 SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013 VOLUME 7 NO. 28 Inside this week: HOST OF VILLAGE VINE’S CAM I AM SHOW PASSES UNEXPECTEDLY Camella Diane (Palumbo) Hopkins, known affectionately to her friends as CAM, died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 51. She had become a familiar face in Sierra Madre, frequenting the local shops and restaurants. In fact, she was making plans to come to town and see on of her favorite shows, ‘The Fantastics’ at the Sierra Madre Playhouse at the time of her death. Cam was the host of “The Cam I Am” show on Village Vine internet radio. Her voice permeated the airwaves with wit and charm and each new show brought engaging conversations with performers from a broad spectrum of the entertainment world. Her desire to create a warm and comfortable environment for her guests was felt through her voice and in the hearts of the many performers who graced the studio. A professional comedian, she was truly a laugh a minute, always willing to volunteer when needed or lend a hand to anyone in need. For the last three years, she volunteered during the Wistaria Festival as the greeter for those taking the tour bus up to the Vine. Earlier this year, her ImprovCity comedy group performed for the local Kiwanis Club. She was a person so full of life, that word of her sudden passing left those who knew her numb. Born on September 2, 1961, to Angelo & Therese Palumbo in Lynwood, California. She married her beloved husband Craig in 1981. Her beloved son Ryan was born in 1982. Camella enjoyed a 25 year career in education and speech pathology and touched many young lives with her devoted work. Additionally, Camella devoted herself to the love and care of her family and home. Her love and joy always touched the lives of her dear family. Camella touched many additional lives through her work on stage, screen and radio. As an accomplished performer and actress, she graced many audiences and stages with her wit, charm, humor, energy and joy. She performed all over Southern California with various improv groups, including Just Us, Just One and ImprovCity. Stand up comedy, dramatic and comedic stage performances and commercial acting were included in her repertoire. A rich Native American heritage was celebrated through learning, creating and collecting jewelry and artifacts. Her Italian heritage was ever present in her life, her humor and her kitchen. She also embraced her husband's heritage, learning the traditions and dishes of the Germanic peoples. Services were held on Thursday at Rose Hill Memorial Park. You can hear a special Memorial recap of Cam’s interviews and shows at www.villagevine.org. COUNCIL EASES WATER CONSUMPTION RESTRICTIONS Mandatory Water Conservation Update At Tuesday’s Sierra Madre City Council meeting, the following changes were made to the Mandatory Water Conservation Program that was established earlier this year: • The penalty section of the conservation ordinance was modified to eliminate the flow restrictor. • The base period designation was modified to provide each water customer with a summer water conservation target and a separate winter conservation target. Letters with the new conservation targets will be mailed to all water customers next week. • For water customer accounts billed for multiple dwellings on a single meter, the number of dwelling units will be divided into the bi-monthly consumption to determine the conservation target. The City will be sending out an updated letter to all water customers the week of July 15th explaining the changes and specifying each customers' revised conservation targets. These changes were the result of the expressed concerns of residents especially with the initial date for implementation was during one of the hottest summers on record. It was noted, however, that most residents did immediately start conserving water, as Public Works Director Inman noted a significant decrease in water use since the restrictions were put in place. On another water related matter, this paper spoke with Director Inman late last week regarding a frequently asked question about how and where the city captures water run off on city streets. Several residents expressed concern that under such tight water conservation measures, the city was not taking advantage of capturing run-off from lawn irrigation, etc. In answer to this inquiry, Inman indicated that the city does in fact collect water run off that is above Grand View and flows east. That water is collected in the debris basin on Grand View. He noted however, water run off below Grand View heading toward the ocean is not captured, as the city currently does not have the ability to do so. When asked what it would cost the city to install a system to capture water flowing in that direction, Inman indicated that it would be expensive, in the millions of dollars. S. Henderson/MVNews SIERRA MADRE Calendar Page 2 Sierra Madre News Page 3 PASADENA/ALTADENA Pg. 4 Altadena Sheriff Station Open House Sunday AROUND SGV Pg. 5 Going Green and Saving Money ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 Dr. Cordano Honored MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 EDUCATION & YOUTH Pg. 8 SMLL AllStars BEST FRIENDS Pg. 9 Heart to Heart Healing THE WORLD AROUND US Pg. 9 LOOKING UP - FOOD & DRINK Pg. 10 DILLS: Consumer Beware THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 11 Savvy Senior Senior Happenings BUSINESS Pg. A12 HEALTHY LIVING Pg. A13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pg. 14 JOIN THE CELEBRATION – LIZZIE’S TRAIL INN DINNER IN THE PARK JULY 20TH Join the celebration! The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society (SMHPS) will be celebrating Lizzie Stoppel and her Trail Inn Restaurant with dinner in the park featuring the famous Fried Chicken and Ravioli dinner, live music provided by Joe Tortomasi and his ukulele featuring popular tunes from the 30’s and 40’s, museum and garden tours, and the long anticipated silent auction of vintage items from the Museum’s collection. Be the first to learn about our new electronic storyboard, where the past and present merge for an unforgettable interactive view of local history. And you can meet the legendary Lizzie in person; a colorful entrepreneur who was not opposed to occasionally bending the law a bit when it suited her purposes. She’s a character you won’t soon forget. With restoration work about to begin on Richardson House, SMHPS needs to make some room, so they’re clearing out the store room with a silent auction. Items in the auction include furniture, trunks, clothing, collectibles, tools, kitchenware, picture frames and more. There’s something for everyone! Join your friends and neighbors for a fun evening on Saturday, July 20th, from 5-8 P.M at the Mt. Wilson Trail Park, 189 E. Mira Monte Ave. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. There will be no ticket sales the day of the dinner. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at Mary’s Market, Arnold’s Hardware, Savor the Flavor, the Library, and at Lizzie’s Trail Inn (Saturdays, 10 – Noon). For more information, email SMHPS@outlook. com. Submitted by Chris Bachwansky Left Turn/Right Turn World Around Us ScienceNews Pg. 15 OPINION Pg. 16 LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 17 PUBLIC NOTICES Letter To The Editor Pg. 21 FYI Pg. 22 www.facebook.com/ mountainviewsnews Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
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