My Thoughts, Exactly » Jim Chase

Home Is Where the Office Is Last week I “celebrated” 15 years of self-employment. That word is in quotes because, frankly, the economic freefall of the past few years has hit my industry even harder than most. In the ad biz, it’s common knowledge that when the economy goes south, advertising budgets are the first […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler

The Montrose Town Clock When I visited the new Montrose Trader Joe’s, I happily noted how well they had used the themes of the community in their architecture and interior décor. I wish all new developments would take a clue from the success of this philosophy and let their new structures say something about the […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Found Some Inspiration Born, raised and still living in Glendale and La Crescenta, I graduated from CV a little before Jim Chase in 1971. While there are some differences in our life experiences and philosophy, many overlap. Whether it be backpacking, baccalaureate, conservative politics, faith, family traditions, or the myriad of things to wonder (or […]

Rosemont Hosting Music and Pancakes

By Mary O’KEEFE Pancakes, sausage, orange juice and great music is planned for Rosemont Middle School Music Department’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. This is the third year the school’s music department will be sponsoring the fundraiser. The pancake tradition was handed down to them after Rosemont history teacher Lynn McGinnis retired. For about nine […]

Playoffs May Still Be Calling

Falcons get crucial win over Burbank to keep hope alive with season winding down. By Maddy PUMILIA After a two-game losing streak and the potential chance of missing the playoffs, the Crescenta Valley Falcons’ football team beat the Burbank Bulldogs Oct. 27 keeping alive playoff hopes. CV was able to capitalize on some Burbank miscues […]

La Canada Gladiators

Jr. Gremlin (Flag) No Official Score   No report Received.   Gremlin La Canada 9 Rosemead Rebels 12   No report received.     Jr. Pee Wee La Canada: 8 Rosemead Rebels 12   With 4 wins and 2 losses, the La Canada Gladiator Jr Pee Wees traveled to Rosemead to take on the 5-1 […]

Fantasy Football Results

First    Pat Longo        Glendale        62 points Second           Fernando Chiari       Glendale       58 points Second            Terry Webber        La Crescenta        58 points Third                Tom Flanagan        La Crescenta        55 points Pat Longo became a two-time winner […]

Lady Falcons Tennis Fights in Finals

By Alan der OHANNESSIAN Falcons tennis got mixed results in their Pacific League finals tournament Wednesday.      In singles, Karen Ataian, the No. 3 seed for the tournament, won the battle for best player in the Pacific League. She earned it with her mental toughness and determination.          In the semifinals, she beat her teammate, […]

Ortho Guild of La Cañada Hosts Luncheon

The Orthopaedic Guild of La Cañada and La Crescenta celebrated 54 years of caring with the 2011 Book and Author Luncheon held at the Angeles National Golf Club on Oct. 25. President Margot Siess welcomed Dr. Mauricio Silva who explained the work of the doctors both in Los Angeles and in Calexico for children who […]

Holiday Boutique Raises Funds for Charity Programs

National Charity League, Inc., Glendale Chapter is holding its annual holiday boutique on Sunday with vendors returning 20% of proceeds to support the League’s philanthropic outreach. The one-day event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Lane, in La Cañada. Event co-chairs Maria Howard-Lopez and Nancy Mercolino will assemble […]