SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016

VOLUME 10 NO. 8

LOOKING FOR SIERRA MADRE’S OLDER 
AMERICAN OF THE YEAR

 
A familiar voice at Sierra Madre City Council meetings has 
been silenced. Noted author and community preservationist 
Fay Angus passed away suddenly on Thursday. According on 
reports from friends, Fay was about 89 years of age and suffered 
a stroke in the middle of the night, passing away several hours 
later at Arcadia Methodist Hospital.

A woman of strong convictions Mrs. Angus was recognized 
around town for her unique accent, the result of her Australian 
birth and early childhood in Shanghai, China. She was 
passionate about preserving the quality of life in Sierra Madre 
and was absolutely fearless when confronting opposition.

“Angus on Canon”, the way she identified herself when speaking 
at council meetings, lived in Sierra Madre for more than 50 
years. A friend to many, stories of her selfless efforts to help 
young people struggling with drugs and alcohol in the canyons 
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.

Mountain Views News columnist Deanne Davis remembered how 
Fay had befriended the newlywed Davis family when they moved 
to town in 1967 on her blog. (You can also find a lovely tribute to 
Fay by Deanne Davis at http://www.authordeanne.com/414248776). 
Longtime friend Millie Berkshire met Fay while they were both on the 
maternity ward at St. Luke’s hospital almost 55 years ago. Both women 
remained close friends ever since, in fact Millie and Fay were to meet 
for lunch on Friday.

Getting on the wrong side of Mrs. Angus could be quite uncomfortable. 
When the Mountain Views News was in its infancy, she was not a fan 
speaking out against the paper whenever possible. However, in 2011, 
the day after the windstorm, when she ran into the editor at the Post 
Office delivering papers, Angus had nothing but praise and thanks 
for the Mountain Views, noting that she had come to depend on it 
regularly for information.

Charming, even when chastising you, and funny, Fay was the ultimate 
survivor. At the age of 12 while in Shanghai, her family was interned 
by the Japanese for 2 . years. She wrote of this awful period in her 
book, “The White Pagoda”, which was published in 1978. She also 
published 10 other books that are available at www.amazon.com. 

Fay Angus was preceded in death by her husband John in 2002. She 
is survived by her daughter Katrelya of Sierra Madre; son, Ian who 
resides in Colorado with his wife and four children. She will surely be 
missed. At press time no other information was available. 

FAY ANGUS -NOTED AUTHOR, 
COMMUNITY ACTIVIST DIES

The City of Sierra Madre Community Services 
Department and the Senior Community 
Commission are seeking your assistance to 
find the next Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American 
of the Year. The honor is a long-standing 
tradition in Sierra Madre and is bestowed upon 
exceptional individuals, age 60 or older, who have 
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to 
community service. Nomination forms are due 
Thursday, February 25, 2016.

 The Senior Community Commission will discuss 
nominee applications and select one individual to 
be this year’s honoree. The honoree’s name will 
be announced at the Commission’s next regularly 
scheduled meeting being held on March 3, 2016 in 
City Hall Council Chambers. A special reception 
will also be held on May 13th to recognize the 
achievements of the 2016 Older ‘Sierra Madre’ 
American of the Year.

 Nomination forms are available at the Hart 
Park House Senior Center, City Hall, Sierra Madre 
Public Library, and online on the City’s website. 
Nominations are due by Thursday, February 25, 
2016 and can be dropped off at the Hart Park House 
Senior Center or mailed to City of Sierra Madre, c/o 
Older American Nomination, 232 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

 Previous honorees include: Jerry & Nan Carlton, 
Pat Alcorn, Fran Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph 
Konigsberg, Russ Anderson, George Throop, Loyal 
Camacho, John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, 
James Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isbella 
Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed Wellman, 
Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, Doris 
Webster, Elsie Dannmayer, George Mauer, Karl 
Teigler, Richard Johnson & Laurie Cooper.

Archive Photo

OVER $17 MILLION IN 
WATER EFFICIENCY 
REBATE FUNDS STILL 
AVAILABLE!

The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) 
turf and toilet replacement rebate program 
continues to be a popular incentive for residential 
consumers throughout the state. To 
date over 8,000 turf replacement applications 
have been submitted, totaling nearly $10 million 
with $14 million still available. Conversely, 
nearly 28,000 toilet replacement rebates 
have been submitted totaling approximately 
$2.5 million; leaving nearly $3.5 million in rebate 
funds still available.

 For more information regarding the toilet 
and turf rebate programs, including detailed 
program terms and conditions please visit: 
www.SaveOurWaterRebates.com.

Books By Fay Angus

The White Pagoda

Between Your Status 
and Your Quo

Heartstrings

The Gentle Art of Being 
There

Up To Heaven, Down 
To Earth

How To Do Everything 
Right and Live To Regret 
It

The Catalyst

Warm and Cozy 
Christmas Thoughts

Running Around In 
Spiritual Circles

Moments Light and 
Bright

Mortal Coils and Other 
Splendid Stuff

ZIKA VIRUS WARNING

From the office of State Senator Carol Liu

There have been multiple confirmed reports of 
the Zika virus found in California. According 
to the California Department of Public Health 
(CDPH) the virus is primarily transferred through 
mosquitos found in Latin America. While the virus 
is not contagious, the CDPH recommends travel 
precautions for pregnant women and women trying 
to become pregnant.

 According to the Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention the most common symptoms 
of the Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or 
conjunctivitis (red eyes). The incubation period is 
not known, but is likely to be a few days to a week. If 
you or someone you know has recently traveled to 
Latin America or has questions relating to the Zika 
virus, please contact your healthcare provider. 

 For more information, please visit the links below: 
California Department of Public Health: https://
www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Zika.aspx

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html 
If you have any questions, please feel free to 
contact my office at: 818-409-0400


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 
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 
achievements, this year’s challenges, and the City’s goals 
for the fiscal year. 

 Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss will emcee the evening. 
A special performance by Sierra Madre Middle School 
Students will precede Mayor John Capoccia’s State of the 
City Address. Representatives from each City Department 
will be available to answer any community questions.

 The event will air live on SMTV3 and on 
cityofsierramadre.com and will be recorded and 
rebroadcast. 

 For more information on this event please contact 
626.355.7135.

Inside this week: 

 

CALENDAR Pg. 2

SIERRA MADRE NEWS

 Pg. 3

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Pg. 5

PASADENA/ALTADENA

 Pg. 6

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 
MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7

CREATIVE ARTS GROUP 
PRESENTS: ART IN BLOOM 

 Opening Reception Friday, March 4, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm 
Saturday, March 5, 2016, 10:00-5:00 pm 
Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:00-4:00 pm 

 Creative Arts Group is proud to present Art in Bloom, 
an art exhibition pairing the community’s finest 
floral designers with work from our most talented 
artists. Designers will create floral arrangements that 
complement and interpret select works of art including 
paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media to be 
displayed in our gallery. An opening reception with wine 
and hors d’oeuvres will be held Friday, March 4, from 7-9 
pm. The show will continue Saturday, March, 5 from 10-5 
pm, and Sunday, March 6, from 11-4 pm. Art in Bloom is 
open to the public.

EDUCATION & YOUTH

 Pg. 8

BEST FRIENDS

 Pg. 9

HEALTHY & FOOD

 Pg. 10

THE GOOD LIFE

 Pg. 11

THE ARTS

 Pg. 12

THE FISH WILL BE JUMPIN’! 

Save the Date!

 It’s time to get excited for the 2016 Huck Finn Campout 
and Fishing Derby happening April 8th-10th. 
Don’t miss you chance to reserve a campsite! 

 Registration will take place at City Hall beginning 
February 29 until March 28th. Remember, all campsites 
are first come, first serve. 

One campsite per paying adult. No exceptions. 

BUSINES NEWS & TRENDS

 Pg. 13

THE WORLD AROUND US

 Pg. 14

OPINION

 Pg. 15

LEGAL NOTICES 
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 
Pg. 17/19