Valley View Elementary School had much to celebrate after hosting an e-waste collection on April 28. The community came out in force to support the school’s efforts and at the end of the day an estimated 14,305 lbs. of e-waste was collected. The huge haul necessitated a second truck dispatched by All Green Electronics Recycling […]
By Charly SHELTON The Civil War began 151 years ago. In 1861, the battle at Fort Sumpter started, leading to a bloody war where brother turned against brother and the country was torn apart, not only by the actual fighting but by the lines of loyalty that were formed and broken. To commemorate this event […]
St. Francis High School announced that the school’s Academic Decathlon Team finished second in the United States Academic Decathlon 2012 Medium School National Online Competition. This accomplishment demonstrates the hard work and dedication of this group of young men. This is the third time that St. Francis competed at the national level and the second […]
Nicholas Cascelli, son of John and Deirdre Cascelli of Glendale, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. His rank advancement was celebrated at an Eagle Court of Honor on April 22 at Holy Redeemer in Montrose. Cascelli is an 18-year-old senior at Saint Francis High School in La Cañada where he participates on the […]
It was easier to learn about parenting before middle school. There were books, playgroups and the kindness of strangers. Time passed; times changed. But useful advice is still needed, and here’s a great way to get some. For the next five Tuesdays, take advantage of Tips for Parents of Teens, a partnership of GUSD, the […]
The Utopia at the Top of La Crescenta Avenue A Crescenta Valley Ledger newspaper article from January 1945 caught my attention recently – “New Life Center Officially Opens, Public Programs Scheduled Soon.” The article detailed the sale of the former Bissell property to the New Life Foundation. The Bissell property, which is now the Pinecrest […]
A Mother of a Day Here’s a heads up to all fathers and sons reading this newspaper: I have some news that could very well save your lives (or at least your marriages and/or otherwise important relationships with close relatives). Ready? This Sunday is Mother’s Day. As in, a special day set aside each year […]
For the Love of Grandkids Joy comes from unexpected quarters sometimes. It came for me last week in reading Jim Chase on the joys of grandkids. He quoted in agreement Gore Vidal, a lifelong, unabashed homosexual. (They also agree on opposing gay marriage – Vidal thinks the institution of marriage is such a resounding failure […]
By Leonard COUTIN The stars of the Pacific League track and field finals shined at Arcadia on Friday with many fine performances found on the area’s only nine-lane track. For some seniors, this was their last athletic endeavor before graduation. For others, this was the chance to qualify for the CIF prelims and the possibility […]
As you know, I write a column every week that reflects on things going on in the valley generally or in my life specifically. I realize that these fall far short of Shakespearean prose, but my musings usually garner some sort of response from readers of the CV Weekly and I appreciate that. This week […]