Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, September 9, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, September 9, 2023 


THE RIGHT IS OURS OPENS SEPTEMBER 10 
AT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE

The Right Is Ours! is about the extraordinary 
friendship of two women, Elizabeth 
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, whose 
efforts spurred the creation of the Women’s 
Suffragist Movement, and the impact of 
that relationship on the suffragist movement 
and women getting the right to vote. 
"The Right is Ours!” is a powerful slogan 
created by Elizabeth.

Lloyd J. Schwartz directs the musical and 
has also written the book of the show. Two 
of his other plays, An Evening with John 
Wilkes Booth and Independence: The Story 
of Dr. Mary Walker, were performed at 
Sierra Madre Playhouse last year. He is the 
author of 43 produced plays, including A 
Very Brady Musical; Gilligan’s Island- The 
Musical; You and I; Classic Couples Counseling; 
Four Pilots for the Price of One, and 
many more. He has also been a writer or 
producer for many of your favorite television 
shows, including The A-Team, Alice, 
Love American Style, The Munsters Today, 
The Brady Bunch, What’s Happening? and 
many more.

Adryan Russ (Composer/Lyricist) writes 
for theater, film, television and recordings. 
Her CD, Everyone Has A Story 
(LMLMusic.com) showcases her songs 
performed by Broadway performers David 
Burnham, Susan Egan, Jason Graae, Sharon 
McNight, Barbara Deutsch, and others. 
Her off-Broadway musical Inside Out, 
co-written with Doug Haverty, published 
by Concord/Samuel French, has played 
across the country, in Europe, and Serbia 
(http://kritzerland.com/insideOut.htm). 
The Ugly Duckling, co-written with Lloyd 
J. Schwartz, has had two runs at Theatre 
West’s Storybook Theatre. She has also 
written music and lyrics for television and 
film, including Young Sheldon, WandaVision, 
The Outlaws, Doubt, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Holidate, and more. Adryan 
has received many ASCAP Awards for popular music, cabaret and musical 
theater performances.

For The Right Is Ours!, Lloyd directs a cast that includes Anna Mintzer, Emily 
Abeles, Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield, Carlin Castellano, Paige Berkovitz, and 
Katherine Chatman.

Producer Gary B. Lamb recently served as interim artistic director of Sierra 
Madre Playhouse.

The Right Is Ours! is the exciting story of brave and daring women who 
changed the world to give women a greater voice in their lives. One century 
later, there are still places within the United States threatened with voter suppression, 
so this new musical is especially relevant.

The right is ours! It still is.

The Right Is Ours! A World Premiere musical. Book and direction by Lloyd J. 
Schwartz. Music and lyrics by Adryan Russ. Choreography by Kay Cole. Music 
direction: Gregory Nabours. Orchestration by Kat Sherrell. Produced for Sierra 
Madre Playhouse by Gary B. Lamb. At Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Opens Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 
2 p.m. Regular performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. 
Admission: $45. Seniors (65+) $40. Youth (21 and under) $25. DISCOUNTS: 
Teen tickets (age 13-19) are available at $5 through the TeenTix Pass program. 
Go to our website to learn more. Reservations: (626) 355-4318. Online ticketing: 
http://sierramadreplayhouse.org


FALL TABLE MANNERS

Must admit with all the past Labor Day notes and trivial trivia, I almost missed National Martini Day, 
and what type of foodie would I be, but fear not friends, I did partake in a Martini and lobster. I have to 
take my Andy Rooney Card out again and give you my fellow diners the rules of Etiquette 101. I love my 
daughter, and some of my friends kids. But here goes.

 I am asked frequently asked about etiquette and table manners, so I compiled this simple list based on 
the most common questions.

Your napkin goes in your lap, folded in half, as soon as you sit down. Many people wait until the food 
arrives, but the proper form is to be prepared.

If you leave the table, place the napkin to the left of your plate, loosely draped.

A napkin is never for blowing your noise or wiping your mouth. Use it to dab at the corners of your 
mouth or your fingertips. If you need to cleanse further, leave the table and use the appropriate 
products in the restroom.

In formal dining, a charger will be under the place setting. It remains there during the starter course 
and is removed at the main course.

Your eating utensils go in the order of use, starting from the outside (furthest from the plate) and 
working their way in. Forks go on the left; knives and spoons on the right, as you face the plate. Dessert 
utensils are placed at the top of the plate, sideways.

The bread and butter plate goes to the left, above the forks.

The water glass goes above the knives (behind the wine goblet, if there is one).

Food should be passed counter-clockwise.

It is considered impolite to start eating before everyone is seated and served, including your host.

Only the meal settings and food belong on the table. Do not place your elbows, eyeglasses, notebook, 
pen or other objects on the table.

Cut no more than two bites of any item at a time. When it comes to bread, tear off one bite at a time 
and butter it, rather than buttering a whole roll.

Do not season your food until you have tasted it.

It is permissible to use a piece of bread to wipe up excess gravy, as long as you use your fork and not 
your fingers.

If you need to leave the table, place your utensils on the edge of your plate so that the tips point to the 
plate’s center, in a V-shape. To signal when you are finished, lay your utensils 

Let’s be friends on Facebook !!

Emily Abeles as Elizabeth Cady Stanton 


Anna Mintzer as Susan B. Anthony 

Photos by Lloyd J. Schwartz


FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS DEATH 

REPORTED IN LA COUNTY

FIRST DEATH OF 2023 REINFORCES 
NEED FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO

TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 
MOSQUITOES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due 
to West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2023 season in Los Angeles County. The patient, a resident of the San 
Fernando Valley area, was hospitalized and died from West Nile virus -associated neuro-invasive disease.

“I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this resident who sadly passed away from 
West Nile virus,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Their death reminds 
us how important it is to protect ourselves from mosquitoes and prevent them from breed-ing near our 
homes. Using mosquito repellent and keeping mosquitoes out of our homes can help prevent West Nile 
virus. Let’s all work together to keep our homes and neighborhoods mosquito-free for everyone’s safety.”

Humans get West Nile virus through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most mosquitoes do not carry the 
virus; therefore, most people bitten by a mosquito are not exposed to the virus. Those who do get West Nile 
virus may experience mild symptoms including fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.

In some cases, especially in persons over 50 years of age and those with chronic medical conditions, such as 
cancer and diabetes, severe WNV infection can occur and affect the brain and spinal cord causing meningitis, 
encephalitis, and paralysis. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus dis-ease and no vaccine 
to prevent infection.

A total of 19 cases have been documented in Los Angeles County so far this year (excluding Long Beach 
and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). Human 
infections will likely continue to occur through the rest of summer and fall, with the highest number of 
cases typically arising in this month, September. West Nile virus -infected mosquitoes and dead birds have 
been identified across Los Angeles County. Public Health monitors cases of West Nile virus infection and 
collaborates with local vector control agencies to reduce the risk of West Nile virus to humans by promoting 
prevention and mosquito reduction.

Resident are encouraged to take the following precautions to reduce their risk:

• Protect yourself: Mosquito repellents can keep mosquitoes from biting you. EPA-registered repellents 
containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, 2-undecanone, and oil of lemon eucalyptus are the longest lasting 
and most effective. They are available as sprays, wipes, and lotions. Con-sider wearing long-sleeved 
clothes and pants when outside.

• Mosquito proof your home: Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to 
keep out mosquitoes. Repair or replace screens with tears or holes.

• Reduce mosquitoes: Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water.

o Empty items that hold water inside and outside your home once a week

o Cover water storage containers such as buckets and rain barrels. If no lid, use wire mesh with 
holes smaller than an adult mosquito

o Clear standing water in flower pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers

o Clean and maintain swimming pools, spas and drain water from pool covers

o Throw away old items in your patio or yard that can hold water, e.g., old car tires and children’s toys

o Call 2-1-1 or visit www.socalmosquito.org to report persistent problems to your mos-quito control 
district

For more information on West Nile virus, visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/westnile. To find a lo-cal 
vector control district, visit http://www.socalmosquito.org.

Other information sources:

o West Nile virus information by phone: (800) 232-4636

o West Nile virus in California: http://westnile.ca.gov

o Health education materials on mosquito control and preventing West Nile virus infec-tions: http://
www.socalmosquito.org

Stagnant swimming pools or “green pools” should be reported to the Public Health Environmental Health 
Bureau at (626) 430-5200, or to a local vector control agency. Dead birds may be reported by calling (877) 
968-2473 or online: westnile.ca.gov/report.php


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