Luke Webster and Joseph Liberto of La Crescenta have each earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for spring semester 2012. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students near downtown Spokane, Wash. […]
Advertising supplement The AAFP Welcomes Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital to the Cat Friendly Practice Program. Cats are purring their way into the hearts and homes of the American public and Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital proudly announced that it has been recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) as a Cat Friendly Practice. The […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Jonathan Young is only 30 years old, and yet he’s accomplished so much, all in the name of providing a fun basketball experience for the community’s youth. Young started the Foothill Hoops Basketball League in 2003. He took his experience from being a referee and coach at places like the Crescenta-Cañada Y […]
It began with Girl Scout Troop 15021 searching for a service project for their Bronze Award. All the girls liked animals, so it was a somewhat easy (and unanimous) decision to collect items for the Glendale Humane Society. The girls attended the Wags and Whiskers Walk on Honolulu Avenue in early May and afterwards set […]
Allison Potter was honored to receive her Girl Scout Gold Award from the Mt. Wilson Vista Council on Saturday. Allie, a member of local Girl Scout Troop 829, has been involved in the Girl Scout program since she started as a Brownie in first grade at Mountain Avenue Elementary School. Although several members of her […]
A host of youth clubs has joined forces to help children close to home and internationally. By Mary O’KEEFE The CV High School Key Club, the Academy of Science and Medicine and the Rosemont Middle School Camp Firework are hosting a Grande Burrito Breakfast fundraiser. Also partnering with the students is The Foundation for International […]
In the wake of a recent drowning death in La Cañada, the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA is offering free swim lessons and water safety tips to the community. On Saturday, July 14 from noon to 2 p.m., Ariel Pezner, a 17-year-old La Cañada resident, a Y junior life guard graduate and Girl Scout, will join staff […]
William John Adler III Billy is the eldest son of Suko and Bill Adler. He attended St. Bede School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently he is a sophomore at Loyola High School. Billy maintains nearly a 4.0 GPA while enrolled in honors and AP courses. Although school keeps him very busy, he has managed […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada invited members of the Boy and Girl Scout troops to their weekly meeting to honor 16 high school age Scouts for their accomplishments. Kiwanis member Ken Lowe presented each Scout with a certificate that noted their accomplishments. The Scouts were accompanied by their leaders from three La Cañada Flintridge […]
ABWA Genevieve Conway was chosen as the national ABWA scholar by the national board of directors. She is employed with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office in addition to attending Glendale Community College full time. She is shown with the family of Laurali Fey for whom the national scholarship was named. From left are […]