By Mary O’KEEFE The Foothills Relay for Life kick off was Saturday with a mini-luminaria walk up and down Honolulu Avenue. Everyone, with one exception, was handed glow sticks for the walk. That exception was Mackenzie Drewe, a young cancer survivor. She was allowed to carry a candle and lead the walk. “I don’t think […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It took a lot of work, volunteers, community support and paint to get to the grand opening Tuesday night of The Fire House, a place for kids to come to meet, do their homework, play some games, mingle and hopefully get a break from the “There’s nothing to do here” blues. “This […]
Leona Brooks Smith passed away at her home in La Crescenta on Oct. 24. She was 98. Leona was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 1912. She was married to Gilbert “Smitty” Smith, longtime director of the La Cañada Youth House, for 45 years. He preceded her in death in 1983. Leona was an […]
Two-time chair of the Committee for a Clean & Beautiful Glendale (CCBG) passed away this past Monday, Oct. 25. After 25 years of service on CCBG, Arnold Milner leaves a legacy of accomplishments that Glendale residents will benefit from for many years to come. Arnold demonstrated a lifelong commitment to youth in our community. He […]
Born in La Crescenta, Rick’s smile brightened the lives of all he met. This beloved young man was struck down senselessly in the prime of his life. He had begun anew in Bullhead City together with his parents. Rick is survived by his mother Lillian King and stepfather Mark King; sisters Erin and Kerri; brother […]
Mary O’KEEFE If the long lines and happy pancake faces were any indication the Crescenta Valley Town Council Annual Pancake Breakfast was very successful. “We served well over 800 breakfasts,” said councilmember and pancake chair Dennis Van Bremen. Tickets were only $5 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Tickets were sold by councilmembers […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Nov. 6 Crescenta Valley Town Council elections are drawing nearer, and last Thursday the council held a candidates’ forum during its meeting, as the public heard each candidates’ position on topics ranging from mansionization to the expansion of the 710 Freeway. Held inside the La Crescenta Library community room, eight of […]
By Jason KUROSU The fourth annual Passageways Homeless Connect Day was held on Oct. 19 at the Salvation Army facility in Pasadena and each year the turnout increases. Pacific Clinics, the event planners for Homeless Connect Day, notes on its website that 2009’s event offered 2,900 free services to 405 individuals. Of those numerous services, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A birthday party for a local homeowner turned tragic on Saturday night when her home caught fire. The Moradkhanian family had invited a few guests to their house in the 2900 block of Hopeton Avenue for homeowner Adrienne Moradkhanian’s birthday celebration. A couple of hours into the party, the house lights began […]
A week ago Steve and I traveled up north in a motorhome with our son, his wife and our granddaughter who is just 7 months old. The baby was a good traveler, rarely fussing about being on the road so many hours. But while it is rewarding to have a content child, there is a […]