June 18, 1927 – Oct. 23, 2012 John was born June 18, 1927 in Flushing, N.Y. and went to his final resting place on Oct. 23 in Yuma, Ariz. Married to Phyllis Quimby in 1955, they relocated to Glendale in 1962 where they raised three daughters. His career included teaching science at Clark Jr. High […]
By Jason KUROSU Southern California Edison’s plan to install a new transformer at Two Strike Park, located in the 5000 block of Rosemont Avenue, was a prime topic of discussion during the Crescenta Valley Town Council’s Land Use Committee meeting. SCE will begin construction of two transformer boxes and two electrical poles in January 2013, […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, November 15, 2012. 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 […]
Feb. 28, 1920 – Nov. 8, 2012 Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Janet Caronna, born Feb. 28, 1920, passed away on Nov. 8. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Joseph, son Paul, granddaughter Amy, sister Louise and brother John. She is survived by four children – Betty, Bob, Susan and Barbara; […]
It has been an amazing honor to represent so many great communities in the State Assembly over the past six years. The support I received on election night six years ago and during my entire time in office since then has filled my whole family with encouragement and inspiration. You have welcomed me into your […]
Few today know the name of Stephen Seymour Thomas, but in the first half of the 1900s he was a well known American artist. His specialty was portraits, and he painted the rich and famous of that era – captains of industry, statesmen, prominent scientists, governors – all the way up to the presidential portrait […]
Aug. 5, 1936 – Oct. 18, 2012 Richard T. Cowley passed away on Oct. 18 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena at the age of 76. Richard, or Dick as many of his friends knew him, was born in Portland, Ore. on Aug. 5, 1936, the son of Truman Glendon and Ruth Geiger Cowley. Dick graduated […]
Nov. 7 2700 block of Ridgepine Avenue in La Crescenta, a truck caught on fire due to mechanical failure and damaged another vehicle nearby. The truck belongs to Crescenta Valley Water District. The fire occurred at 1:15 p.m. 810 block of Lynnhaven Lane in La Cañada, a homeowner reported returning home to find her front […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Valley View Elementary School fourth grade students gathered for a one of kind Patriot Day lesson. After fourth grader Asante Guzik and her classmates learned what service personnel did for America after 9/11, Asante got the idea to have her great grandfather, former Marine Calvin Cooper Shepherd, talk […]
In Sun Valley, Associate Head of School for Academic Life Ray Endacott teaches Village Christian students about the crops currently growing in the teaching garden (above). During the garden tour, sponsored by the PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship), the students also made nature art and ate popcorn. Submitted by Laura CHAPIN