By Mary O’KEEFE In the late 1990s, Mark Yeager wanted an idea on how to help a club at Crescenta Valley High School called Students Against Destructive Decisions. “It was a new club and we were thinking of ways to get them some recognition,” he said. Yeager came up with the idea to offer a […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Religious leaders from the Crescenta Valley and neighboring communities and about 200 guests gathered on Thursday at the YMCA of the Foothills in La Cañada for the 2013 early-morning Community Prayer Breakfast. As is common practice, the program gives community religious leaders an opportunity to offer prayers in their native tongues. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sometimes it takes someone who immigrated to America to really understand the meaning of the country. That was evident on Monday, Veterans’ Day, when Congressman Adam Schiff recognized Vito Cannella for his selfless and endless support of his adopted country. “Being born here [in America], you take a lot of things for […]
An expected 19 vendors and retailers will offer their products and merchandise for sale. By Michael BRUER Those looking for an opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done early this season can do so while supporting a great cause. The Elks Lodge fundraiser is being held Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Armenian American Medical Society recently sponsored the Glendale Health Festival at the Glendale Civic Center. This was the fourth year the society has brought its free medical clinic to Glendale. “Our [organization’s] mission statement is to help our community and help the community abroad,” said Dr. Manuel Momjian, chairman for the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It isn’t common that an actor who played a superhero actually is a superhero in real life, but then Lou Ferrigno is anything but common. According to the Urban Dictionary, a superhero is described as “a being with extraordinary physical or mental powers, far beyond the range of normal human ability, who […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The Glendale Youth Alliance held an art exhibit last Thursday in Glendale, showcasing the talents of a number of the area’s artists. The second annual fundraiser helped raise money to support the organization’s many youth oriented programs that aim to provide the city’s at-risk youth with professional skills and guidance. The exhibit […]
For a decade, Gina Rozyczka took care of the ladies who called Rockhaven home. By Brandon HENSLEY “They let everything die here, huh?” Those were the first words Gina Rozyczka said when she peered through the gates of Rockhaven Sanitarium recently, taking in the empty, bare ground she once walked on all those years ago. […]
Holiday Mother Daughter Tea Registration begins on Monday, Nov. 18 and ends Saturday, Nov. 30 for the La Crescenta Library’s Holiday Mother Daughter Tea. Winning registrants will enjoy a variety of teas, hot chocolate and other warm drinks along with an assortment of light fare. This free event for mothers and daughters of all ages […]
“Mule train: clippetty-clopping along the mountain chain. Seems as though they’re gonna reach the top. Mule train: clippetty-clopping through the wind and rain. … Get along mule, get along.” ~ “Mule Train” by Frankie Laine, 1949 Sung by Gene Autry in the movie “Mule Train,” 1950 “100 Mules Walking the L.A. Aqueduct” arrived just in […]