Trying to Recapture Movie Magic By Mark SHELTON As the old saying goes, “This is not your father’s Walter Mitty.” For those who remember and treasure the classic 1947 “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” that, like the 2013 version, was based on the James Thurber short story, be prepared for something only marginally similar in […]
By Charly SHELTON So you got a movie theater gift card from your creepy Irish aunt who smells like cabbage and all you want now is to get out of the house to go see a movie. But with all of the Oscar-buzzing movies in theaters right now, which one do you choose? Take a […]
Ask Phyllis! How to Deal with An Overzealous Neighbor Dear Phyllis, We will be selling our home next March and took your advice and already hired our Realtor®. This has been perfect as he has been guiding us through a variety of simple repairs and minor improvements. My husband was outside talking to a neighbor […]
DATE OPPONENT SITE TYPE TIME Dec. 26 Highland HS Hart HS Hart Tournament 4:30 p.m. Dec. 27 Hart HS Hart HS Hart Tournament 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 S. Bakersfield Hart HS Hart Tournament 3:00 p.m. Dec. 30 TBA Hart HS Hart Tournament TBA Jan. 7 Glendale HS Crescenta Vly […]
Boys’ Basketball Dec. 19 Flintridge Prep (2-3) lost to Sierra Canyon (10-0) 74-41 in the home opener. Andrew Tsangeos had 18 points to lead the Rebels, but Prep played without starters Robert Cartwright and Dante Fregoso. Sierra Canyon had four players reach double figures, led by Jamani Spencer’s 15 points. Prep’s next game is today […]
Adult Dodgeball, Basketball Leagues Forming Whether you miss “suiting up” or are new to team sports, the Y’s adult dodgeball league provides a perfect opportunity to be active, social and lead a healthier lifestyle. The league is co-ed and open to adults at least 18 years of age. Teams play with six players on court […]
A Post-Christmas Poem (Please, don’t try this at home!) (With my annual apologies to both Clement Clarke Moore and the good Dr. Seuss, of course.) ‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the Valley, The kids were wiped out, every Jeong, Anoosh and Sally; The gift cards were stacked and the best sales scoped […]
The New Year’s Flood and the Taste of Maple The New Year’s flood of 1934, 80 years ago this New Year’s Eve, was a defining moment in the history of our valley. It was at midnight, New Year’s Eve, when the year changed from 1933 to 1934 and our community changed overnight from peaceful neighborhoods […]
Today’s theme is effective communication strategies. New Website: CV-Alliance.org! Our new website rocks, and will improve as I master its functions. This website is your place for information. Please visit, sign up for mailings, offer information we can share with others, and consider making an end-of-the-year donation. New Program in 2014: Teen Trials & […]
By Michael BRUER The holiday season can be a trying one for family and friends. It is an especially difficult time for the families of veterans, particularly those families that are missing a loved one who is serving in the armed services overseas. Their absence during the holidays is more pronounced, and can become a […]