Hundreds of cancer survivors and their families gathered on June 2 in the Harry & Celesta Pappas Quad on the University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences campus to commemorate their success in beating back cancer. Now in its 23rd year, the event is held in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. It was hosted […]
Former Kiwanis Club of La Cañada president Mary Gant (shown above at right) accepted the Distinguished Club award from Past Division 3 Lt. Governor Cathy Keen at the May 8 regular luncheon meeting of the club held at Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens. The award was made to the club for the 2011-12 […]
City Hall Coffee Shop regular and local university professor Ashley Burrowes has been awarded a 2013 Erskine Fellowship in accountancy and information systems at the University of Canterbury. As provided in the 1960 bequest of John Angus Erskine to the Universities of Cambridge, Canterbury, and Oxford, this Fellowship is awarded to distinguished international scholars. _____________________ […]
Education, Jobs & Employment By Andy GERO Several outlets offer assistance and information on education, jobs and employment. Vets especially are encouraged to visit the websites below that are of interest to them. Online Jobs – Internet Marketing is the Future www.fullsail.edu/ Looking for a Job? www.findtherightjob.com/ Employment Center Now Hiring www.jobsradar.com/ Official UEI […]
Little Landers Historical Society announces an August celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the dedication of Bolton Hall. In August 1913, the newly completed Little Landers Colony Clubhouse, known as Bolton Hall, was opened for community use and a dedication ceremony and grand opening party were held in honor of the event. On Aug. 10 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine your job was to travel around the world doing what you love. Sounds perfect, right? Now imagine you are only 17 years old. That is the dream life of Dakota Schuetz, professional scooter rider. Schuetz discovered the sport – and his love for it – when he was 10 years old. […]
Registration is now open for the Glendale City Golf Championship that takes place on July 25 and July 29. The Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation, Scholl Canyon Golf Course, the Oakmont Country Club, American Golf and The Local Trusted Choice Insurance Agents have joined together to create this second year event that benefits the […]
By Roger SONDERGAARD This past weekend, La Cañada Baseball & Softball Association hosted teams from the Southland in their annual Summer Smash Tournament throughout La Cañada and Montrose. Thirty-one baseball teams from ages 8U to 12U had a chance to play each other, but many of the most interesting match-ups came between three of the […]
The T-Ball team of Wood, Weisinger, Sacdalan & Associates (WWSA) went undefeated the entire season (14 regular games), and played their championship game on Thursday, May 30 against formidable opponent CVI. Through the guidance of manager Kevin Deitch and assistant coaches Bobby Mucic and Sean Toro, WWSA won the championship and took home the trophy. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Earlier this month, Crescenta Valley High School softball centerfielder Hannah Cookson was named to the All-Pacific League first team. The incoming senior hit .435 with 34 runs batted in to go along with her seven home runs. Her offensive production was not as great as in 2012 when she hit 16 home […]