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Charity is Not the Only Thing that Begins at Home When we think of community, we typically think of our neighbors, our local shop keepers, our teachers, our religious leaders – those who create the environment in which we live and work. But community, I’ve found, actually has its beginnings closer to home. I alluded […]

Kiwanis Honors Terrific Kids

La Cañada sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students were honored recently by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada at the club’s weekly luncheon at Van DeKamp Hall at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. Students work with their teachers to establish […]

Weather in the Foothills

Weather in the Foothills

“The January moon brightens, like a clear day.” ~ A Sicilian Proverb The days have been clear and wonderfully warm. Within a few days, the first full  moon of the new year will appear. This certain one is no brighter than any other, but perhaps more appreciated during the dark days of mid-winter. Native American […]

Parent Sessions Offer Learning Opportunity

By Mary O’KEEFE Parents in the area have a unique opportunity to discuss and receive guidance on issues concerning children, peer pressure and what lies ahead on the road of parenthood. The Parent Education Seminars held at the YMCA of the Foothills and spearheaded by Susan Dubin, board member of the Crescenta Valley Drug and […]

Officers Elected to MSPA Board

By Mary O’KEEFE Officers were voted on at January’s Montrose Shopping Park Assn. board meeting. Running unopposed were Ken Grayson who was re-elected president, Andre Ordubegian was voted in as vice president, Corey Grijalva was elected treasurer and Danny Parnata maintained his position as secretary. Not only the election of officers was held at the […]

Workshop Offers Financial Help

By Natalie MAIER The counselors of Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools have organized a financial aid workshop that will take place on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the CVHS MacDonald Auditorium. The purpose of the workshop is to assist seniors and parents with filling out different forms for financial aid for college. […]

CV Community Prepares for the ‘Big One’

»The oft repeated message: be prepared. By Maddy PUMILIA Representatives from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), CV Sheriff’s Dept. and CV Fire Safety Council met with members of the Crescenta Valley community to discuss the probability of an upcoming earthquake that will hit the area. CERT head coordinator Paul Dutton, CV Fire Safety Council […]

Digital Issue 01.17.13

Here is the paper for Thursday, January 17, 2013.  Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go!  If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

Diamonds on the Loose at Montrose Jewelers – Just in Time for Valentine’s Diamonds, diamonds, and more diamonds – big, small, sparkly and just waiting to be set in a custom ring for you! This is one of several jewel specialties you will find at Montrose Jewelers (2257 Honolulu Ave.), a trusted business in town […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

Highlighting Community Awards Winners and Celebrating a Grand Opening As you know, our installation dinner is on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On that night we also honor our Community Awards Winners. This week I want to highlight our Police Officer of the Year and our Beautification Award winner. Our Police […]