Choosing to make exciting new changes
There were many good changes in the Crescenta Valley this past week and great things are coming as well. Congratulations to Grace Chase and the committee that brought the second annual Crescenta Valley Committed to Athletic Need’s Special Olympics to our town. Nearly 150 athletes with disabilities were able to compete for medals last Saturday. […]
Revelation Tops celebrates seven years in Montrose
Once again my wife has loaned me her space so that I may take the opportunity to sing the praises of Revelation Tops, the dream store she opened with her sister, Carole, back in 2003. Both of the “Revelation Sisters” worked for the original Revelation when it was a multi-store, state-wide chain. Mary served in […]
Plenty of ways to celebrate mom
Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that cause me to panic. How best can I show my appreciation to the woman that pushed this big lug into the world? Sure, Mom says she’ll love you just the same regardless of what you buy her. But you know she’s secretly regretting having agonized over your […]
In brief
MTA APPROVES TRANSIT FUNDS The Metropolitan Transit Authority board has approved funding for a Dash route connector to link the cities of Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena. The three cities have been planning a connector for some years as a possible link to connect the Gold Line and the Red Line. The motion authorizes the allocation […]
And everyone ate
Excuse me while I loosen my belt. Last Sunday’s annual Taste of Montrose event was held along Honolulu Avenue. More than 20 restaurants participated in this fundraiser for CVHS Prom Plus. Every type of food – and dessert – imaginable was served up. This is one of my favorite fundraisers. It gives me a chance […]
Put this in your ear
I know you’re out there. I’ve seen you on Foothill Boulevard. And Honolulu Avenue. And Verdugo, Ramsdell, La Crescenta, and Ocean View. I’ve seen you on just about every street in town, in fact. Who are you? You’re the in-a-hurry, Abercrombie-attired guy who almost killed me – literally almost killed me – on Descanso Drive, […]
Mother luck
All my life I’ve been lucky with women, from the woman who gave birth to me, then on to my wife, and now my four daughters. As long as I can remember I’ve been constantly surrounded by good women. Man, talk about good karma! I want to tell you about the woman who started this […]
Canned/non-perishable food drive Eagle Scout project to benefit Union Rescue Mission
Life Scout Austin Drake of JPL Troop 509 has distributed plastic bags to Upper Briggs Terrace homes asking for donations of canned and non-perishable food items to benefit Union Rescue Mission (URM). A partial requirement for a Life Scout in attaining the Eagle Scout rank is to plan, develop, and give leadership to others in […]
St. James and Holy Redeemer students share time together
On Wednesday, April 23 St. James and Holy Redeemer students met at Holy Redeemer for a get to know one another day. The student populations will be merged for the 2010-11 school year that begins on Sept 1. St. James will teach elementary grades kindergarten through four and Holy Redeemer will become the middle school […]