By Jackie HOUCHIN
The Flintridge-La Cañada Guild’s Annual Children’s Horse show is the oldest children’s Class A show in the nation. For 90 years, kids from across the nation have come to compete, show their horses and meet the requirements for later participation in the Olympic trials.
Over the weekend of April 29-May 1, nearly 200 young [...]
The YMCA of the Foothills has begun the process of integrating the new branding released from Y-USA in July. People will not only start seeing the new colorful logos on display, but also a new opportunity to strengthen the foundations of the foothill community.
Today, across the United States, Ys are making a difference in three [...]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) is celebrating its 20th Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, June 6 at Valencia Country Club. Those interested in participating are urged to register soon to take part in 18 holes that benefits a great cause. The golf tournament is VHH’s major annual fundraising event with proceeds going toward where the [...]
To help raise money for their favorite charity, Prom Plus, local holistic chiropractor Dr. Mark Anthony is offering the first two days of chiropractic services to new patients for only $49. All of this money will then be donated to Prom Plus. This service includes an initial consultation, orthopedic, neurological and kinesiological examination, any necessary [...]
Kiwanis photo by Al RESTIVO
William Watts, president of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, at left, presents a special award of La Cañadan of the Year to Clyde Hemphill.
Seller options when the appraisal comes in low
Dear Phyllis,
I have a sales contract but the buyer’s appraisal came back for $10,000 less than our agreed upon purchase price. After the buyer’s inspection, I agreed to credit $5,000 for an older roof. And because of the low appraisal, I now just offered to reduce the price [...]
The Foothill Municipal Water District has selected the winners in its Foothill’s California Friendly Garden Contest.
Judging took place on April 30 and consideration was given to overall attractiveness, appropriate plant selection, design, appropriate maintenance and efficient methods of irrigation when evaluating the gardens.
In first place was 4910 Burgoyne Lane in La Cañada; in second 2487 [...]
By Sue KILPATRICK
Water. Its presence and ability to create landforms were experienced with last weekend’s trip to Yosemite.
We hoped to enjoy one last snow storm of this season but the valley and higher elevations received only a light dusting of snowflakes during our visit. The many waterfalls and the Merced river gushing over and through [...]
By Sue KILPATRICK
“In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.”
– Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a great American writer, known for his wit, humor and social commentary of life in late 19th century America. His experiences and travels were vast, thus giving him plenty to say and much to [...]
By Sue KILPATRICK
“March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.”
~ English Proverb
This well known saying is most likely derived from the observation that March begins in the winter and ends in the spring. Thus being so, we could expect fierce (like a lion) storms at the beginning of the month and calm [...]
