By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The local competition of the 77th Annual Lions Club Student Speakers Contest took place at the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club meeting in Montrose on Feb 19. The theme for this year was community service, which was particularly fitting when considering that Lions International is the world’s largest service organization. The contest was […]
By Charly SHELTON Becoming an Eagle Scout is a right of passage to manhood for many in the Boy Scouts of America. It signifies a Scout’s dedication to the organization, its ideals and its fellow members. On Feb. 20, the Verdugo Hills Council held its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet at the Angeles National Golf […]
By Joyce LEE The Teens MOVE (Many Opportunities for Volunteer and Employment) Fair 2014, sponsored by the Foothills YMCA and Crescenta Valley High School PTSA, took place on the school campus on Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booths were set up around the quad area by local businesses and organizations to provide […]
CV Alliance Youth Alliance Black Light Bowling Party CV Alliance Youth Alliance is hosting a black light bowling party on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Montrose Bowl, 2334 Honolulu Ave. High school students only! Tickets are $3 in advance; $5 at the door. Bring your friends! For more information, email […]
Last Sunday’s Founder’s Day celebrated the 101st birthday of Montrose. Hundreds turned out for the day long celebration that included the weekly Harvest Market with expanded kid’s attractions, information booths on local organizations, merchants’ booths and sidewalk sales. Vistors enjoyed two live bands as they dined on specialty menu items from local restaurants. An award […]
Meet Andre, Our New MSPA Board President Meet Andre Ordubegian, our newly elected Montrose Shopping Park board president! In addition to owning Copy Network for over 20 years, Andre is a stable family man with a gorgeous wife and two lovely children. He is blessed with a wife who prepares the family a full sit […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There will be no repeat. The Crescenta Valley High School girls’ water polo team was denied a chance at its second straight CIF Division V championship on Wednesday when the Lady Falcons were eliminated by the Warren Bears in the semifinal round 16-9 at Whittier College. Led by the great plays of […]
All In The Family “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” ~ George Santayana Our chamber prides itself on being one of the leading community organizations in the Crescenta Valley. We work to ensure our community’s economic well being, help facilitate growth in our existing businesses, and welcome with open arms new businesses to join […]
Thee Elbow Room and Ribbon Cutting in Historic Building If you haven’t seen the transformation of the building at 3500 N. Verdugo Road, you need to. I am sure most of you know the building that is located at the northeast corner of Sunview Avenue and Verdugo Road right in front of the baseball fields […]
Hindenburg Park Memories My good friend Art Cobery recently gave me copies of letters he received from former CV resident Paul Brown. They’re full of Paul’s memories of our little valley, particularly during the 1930s when he was a boy. One of those letters has to do with Hindenberg Park in the ’30s when the […]