Enjoying the Flavor of a Great Community “In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities […]
Meatball, the Crescenta Valley bear that was relocated to the Lions, Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine, Calif., has been deemed in good health after having a physical exam from sanctuary vet Dr. Jane Meier. The bear was neutered and underwent a complete physical, including bloodwork, parasite testing and a dental exam. A microchip was […]
Seemed Like the First Time As I write this Tuesday evening, the election results are coming in and it appears that Barack Obama has retained the title of president of the United States. Disappointing to some, exhilarating for others. Regardless of the outcome and despite political leanings, I think I join a gigantic percentage of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School students have more experiences to share this year when it comes to bullying, and that’s being highlighted this month at the high school in a play called “22% Fear.” The play ran last week and will end its run today, Friday, and Saturday at the school’s MacDonald Auditorium. […]
By Ted AYALA Kids of all ages converged onto Montrose for the Montrose Shopping Park Association’s (MSPA) annual Spooktacular on Halloween. The Spooktacular is a trick-or-treating event held by the MSPA every year that encourages local residents to visit the area while giving their children a safe environment to collect candy. The 2200, 2300 and […]
What’s Hot in Swat This column was due to the publisher on Election Day, so I don’t know which side of the American populace is celebrating now and which is packing suitcases to leave for more civilized shores. (I have my hopes and hunches, but they are only that as I simultaneously write this and […]
Well Earned Applause On Sunday, Nov. 4, a young family set up a lemonade and cookie stand at the corner of La Crescenta and Los Olivos avenues, with proceeds of their sales and donations to go to the Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy relief. By Monday morning a sign was posted: “Thanks to […]
Oct. 20, 1934 – Oct.19, 2012 A celebration of life will be held for Geraldine (Jeri) Spayth on Nov. 10 at noon until 2:30 p.m. at Clancy’s Crab Broiler located at 219 N. Central Ave., Glendale. Geraldine (Jeri) Spayth was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct. 20, 1934 and passed on Oct.19, 2012. She worked […]
Montrose History Book on the Horizon There have been two books and one DVD released in the last few years on the history of the Crescenta Valley (“Images of America: La Crescenta,” “Crescenta Valley – Then and Now” and the DVD “Rancho La Cañada: Then and Now”), but that pace of book releases is now […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The good news: no more political commercials, phone calls asking for candidate support, mailings and door hangers. The bad news: California residents must now start deciphering what all the propositions mean and how it will affect their families and their bottom line. President Barack Obama (D) was re-elected for a second term. […]