AL, VFW Host St. Patrick’s Day Lunch

AL, VFW Host St. Patrick’s Day Lunch

Members of the American Legion and VFW hosted a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall on Friday, March 15. The dish of the day? Corned beef and cabbage prepared by members of the Hall. Photos by Dick CLUBB

Oakmont League Delivers Donation

Oakmont League Delivers Donation

The Glendale Y, founded in 1926 and based on Lexington Avenue since the 1940s, provides 45-day shelter for families in crisis due to domestic violence. Through its emergency shelter, Sunrise Village, residents receive food, clothing and supportive services. The Y’s Hope Closet includes clothing for women and children provided through donations from the community. Oakmont […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Jan Hustler just lost her AAA homeowner’s insurance because she didn’t repair her roof on time. But the company didn’t tell her about the requirement until it was too late. Can she get her insurance coverage back?   AAA homeowner’s insurance problem: They never told me I had to fix the roof!  Question: I recently received a […]

CALENDAR THIS

GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon; however, the Club will be dark on Friday, March 29 for the Easter holiday. On Friday, April 5, a representative of Glendale Parks & Open Spaces will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch […]

Daniel Kessner, Suzanne Julian Performing for GNC

Daniel Kessner, Suzanne Julian Performing for GNC

On Wednesday, April 3 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be performed live in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. The program includes “Madrigal for Flute and Piano” by Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941), “Imaginary Temple” for bass flute and bell sounds (pre-recorded) by Daniel Kessner (b. […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from January 2022 Question:  It seems everywhere I go today, on sidewalks and in parking lots, people have dropped masks and cigarette butts. Most of the time, trash barrels are only a few feet away. I try not to be a fuddy duddy, but this really gets to me because it appears those who […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church in the Foothills Easter eggs and spring blooms will be in abundance at Lutheran Church in the Foothills this Sunday, March 31. LCIF will celebrate Easter beginning with an egg hunt and breakfast at 9 a.m. Worship will follow at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Hall. All are welcome. LCIF’s Easter Garden will […]

NEWS FROM THE CVWD <<< JAMES LEE, GENERAL MANAGER

NEWS FROM THE CVWD <<< JAMES LEE, GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Community, Crescenta Valley Water District’s Board of Directors is deferring rate increases this year for both the water and wastewater utilities. The District recently conducted a public opinion survey and is delaying rate increases after considering concerns within the community about utility rates. While future increases will be necessary to keep pace with growing […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

A Walk Through Montrose in 1929 (Part 1) Montrose got its start in 1913, but development was slow thanks to the financial uncertainty of WWI. It wasn’t until the 1920s that things started to develop and businesses quickly grew along Honolulu Avenue. Let’s travel back in time to 1929 and take a stroll through Montrose. […]

IN MEMORIAM: George Thomas Perez

IN MEMORIAM: George Thomas Perez

December 1937 – March 2022 On the evening of March 22, 2022, George Thomas Perez of Bandon, Oregon passed away at the age of 84. George was born to Frank and Isabell Perez in Sunland-Tujunga in December 1937.   Right after graduating from Verdugo High School, he married Ann Collier and was drafted by the Pittsburg […]