Veterans Corner

Obtaining Service Record Info By Andy GERO Veterans or family members who wish to obtain a copy of a service record, Form DD 214 (Report of Separation), for whatever reason may do so by email or by US mail.      Visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. This site will guide you through the process, which will take a few […]

The Y Announces Staff Changes

The YMCA of the Foothills association (Crescenta-Cañada & Verdugo Hills Family YMCAs) has made a few notable staff changes and additions. Janet Toma recently joined the YMCA of the Foothills as the director of Human Resources. Toma is a member of the foothills community and most recently held the position of director, Human Resources at […]

People Making News

McCann Named New Director Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently announced the addition of Marian McCann as the hospital’s new clinical director of Perioperative Services. McCann will oversee the department, which deals with a patient’s entire surgery process from hospitalization to discharge. McCann, a Los Angeles native, received her nursing education at Los Angeles County – […]

Chamber Installs New Board

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Civic and business leaders in the foothill community turned out on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Oakmont Country Club for the annual CV Chamber of Commerce installation of officers and directors. The afternoon included the distribution of money from the Pinola/CVCOC Educational Endowment Fund. Outgoing chamber officers were acknowledged for their hard […]

Republican Club to Host Antonovich

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, representing the 5th District, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Kick-Off meeting of the La Cañada Flintridge Republican Club on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. There is a no host bar and socializing begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the address […]

Thursday Club Hosts America’s Memory Motivator

The La Cañada Thursday Club’s Community Relations Committee invites the public to hear America’s Memory Motivator Hermine Hilton at the Forget-Me-Not program and tea on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Woodleigh Lane. Hilton has been on David Letterman and the Today show and is the author of […]

Getting Something Done – Kiwanis Style

When the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada-AM saw a need in the foothill community that involved the well-being of children, the club set about to make something happen. Such a need came to its attention last fall, coming to fruition right before Christmas. New member Joanne Berg was aware of a group of 39 families […]

Glendale Memorial Hospital Celebrates 86 Years of Caring

On Jan. 13, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center celebrates its 86th year of providing quality health care to the community. Another milestone in the hospital’s history is the 25th anniversary of its parent company, Catholic Healthcare West, which donated a tree to Glendale Memorial to plant symbolizing the center’s enduring connection and future growth […]

Selling a cosmetic fixer

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Selling a cosmetic fixer   Dear Phyllis, Last year my mother passed away. I have four siblings and am the executor of her estate. Two of my siblings have financial difficulties and want to sell the home immediately, but two others and I feel that we should fix […]

SBA to Re-Open Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Los Angeles County

Victor Parker, district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Los Angeles District office, reminded homeowners and business owners in five California counties that SBA will re-open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center to provide personal service to victims of the Los Angeles County High Winds that occurred from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, 2011. […]