The City of La Cañada Flintridge announced that construction has begun on its Sister Cites Friendship Path, funded by the Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD). For more than 25 years, the RPOSD has awarded $1.5 billion in grants to agencies and community-based organizations for park, recreational facility, trail and open space improvement projects. […]
Dec. 8, 2023 Kathleen Ann “Kay” Rountree, 70, of Rancho Mirage died peacefully at home among family on Dec. 8. Together with husband John William “Bill” Rountree, Kay celebrated each day with a blended family of three sons and two daughters: Don Rountree (Jayne), Robert “Bob” Rountree (Tina), Jason Rountree, Kelly Kaufman (Stan), […]
Aug. 17, 1939 – Dec. 5, 2023 Beatrice V. Berryman, née Ramirez, was a lifetime resident of La Crescenta. She lived a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of those around her and is leaving a lasting impact on her family, friends and community. Bea is survived by her husband of 52 years Bob […]
By Ruth SOWBY La Canada’s historic Lanterman House hosted well over 200 visitors on the balmy afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 17. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., guests were treated to caroling under an artificial snowfall, a holiday boutique, gingerbread house contest, crafts and treats. The free event took place on the grounds and holiday-decorated interior […]
Resilience and Aging As we age, humans are prone to experience a decrease in physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning along with an increase in the incidence of chronic illness. These changes are often accompanied by loss of loved ones, increased pain, decreased self-confidence and life expectations, seclusion and changes in social roles (caregivers now becoming […]
Ellen Farewell (above), philanthropy chair of Oakmont League of Glendale, organized a drive to collect unwrapped toys from League members and delivered them to Glendale Fire Station 26 on North Brand Boulevard in mid-December. Receiving the donations were Firefighters Anthony Stepanov and Joshua Benedict and Engineer Jessie Castro. 2023 marks the 31st year of the […]
Possible Discrimination Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my aunt’s estate. As you can appreciate, clearing out her home takes awhile. In the meantime, I have had two neighbors approach me, asking me to please hire a Realtor to find the right type of buyer for the neighborhood. They each gave me several names […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) had much to celebrate recently and they did so at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club where members gathered for their December meeting. Many were carrying large bags full of toys to be donated to the children at the clinic in Calexico. Mary Beth Perrine, vice president, Development […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club will be dark on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the […]
How long should I wait for my air conditioner to get repaired? Jeffrey Schiff’s Carrier air conditioner stops working during a heat wave. The manufacturer tells him to wait for the parts. But how long is too long? Q: I’m writing to you because I’ve been unable to resolve a problem through normal customer service […]