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

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PASADENA/ALTADENA

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Altadena Sheriff Station

Open House Sunday

AROUND SGV Pg. 5

Going Green and 

Saving Money

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 

Dr. Cordano Honored

MONROVIA/DUARTE 

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

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SMLL AllStars

BEST FRIENDS Pg. 9

Heart to Heart Healing

THE WORLD AROUND US 

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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

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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

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OPINION Pg. 16

LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 17

PUBLIC NOTICES

 Letter To The Editor Pg. 21

FYI Pg. 22


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