When there are no clouds in the sky, under the beautiful sunshine, remember the rain and repair your umbrella! ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan Orangutans, and others of the ape family – even monkeys, use banana leaves or other large leaves in jungles to block the rain just like we use umbrellas. The first human-made umbrella […]
“When we give cheerfully and accept gracefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou By Mary O’KEEFE The pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life including the ability to give and help others. In a community, many local organizations depend on the generosity of individuals and businesses. Supporting one another makes a community […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Dec. 5. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to […]
This Week at LCIF This week, Dec. 6, Lutheran Church in the Foothills will continue its online celebration of Advent. All are invited at 10 a.m. for Couch Church on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Those who miss the live presentation can watch the videos on the church website, Facebook page and YouTube […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday evening a “Bear Aware” meeting was held virtually for area residents who are concerned about bears that have been roaming neighborhood streets. Most wanted to learn what can be done to help wildlife and humans coexist. Local community activist Kim Mattersteig began planning the meeting after seeing overturned garbage cans […]
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirms on Wednesday the highest daily number of people hospitalized with COVID-19. As of Wednesday, there were 2,439 people hospitalized with COVID-19, surpassing Tuesday’s high of 2,316 people. Of the 2,439 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, 24% of these people are in the ICU. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE During the Nov. 24 meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors the board voted to ban outdoor dining at restaurants, breweries and wineries. During that meeting Supervisor Sheila Kuehl voted for the ban in a 3-2 vote. At the meeting she spoke about the serious nature of the pandemic and […]
Jeannie Bone, owner of Casa Córdoba at 2331 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose, shared her frustration with the new restrictions imposed on restaurant owners that went into effect the night of Nov. 25. Every day since March 16, I feel I’m living in either the “Twilight Zone” or “Groundhog Day” and I can’t wake up. And […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leland Merle Sealander on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the age of 90. Leland was born on April 11, 1930 to William and Alice Sealander of Perham, Maine. Leland was one of 10 children. Russel Sealander of Shingle Springs is Leland’s last surviving sibling. Leland […]
Hugh Norman Kilpatrick was born on Aug. 18, 1931 to Ralph Edward Kilpatrick and Helen Marie (Hannum) Kilpatrick. Hugh’s father Ralph worked for Western Union, and thus Hugh moved more than 20 times before he graduated high school. This constant need to make new friends gave him the gift of being able to strike up […]