QUESTION: Our son, who I’ll call James, is 11 years old and had been helping an elderly neighbor since he was 6. He carried in her groceries, raked her lawn, and just enjoyed helping her in little ways. Her son, an only child, lives out of state, so we were her local family. Recently, our […]
Over 700 religious leaders and 50 heads of states attended the “World Alliance of Religions: Peace Summit” held on Sept. 17-19 in Seoul, South Korea. The event theme was “The Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and Legacy of Peace and the World Alliance of Religions.” Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Bethel Church will offer a showing of the film “Goal! The Dream Begins” (rated PG-13). For as long as Santiago can remember, he’s had a passion for playing soccer, a pastime his father wishes he’d give up. But then a scout spies Santiago playing in an amateur […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern On Oct. 12, Lutheran Church in the Foothills bid farewell to beloved pastor Bruce Johnson. Johnson served as the pastor at LCIF for 12 years as part of his 38-year ministry. The LCIF congregation commemorated his contributions to their community with a retirement party at the church campus. Johnson announced his […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Light on the Corner Church (LOCC) in Montrose held its 10th annual chili cook-off on Oct 5. Over 20 self- proclaimed chili connoisseurs entered their recipes for a chance to win. The festivities began at 6 p.m. when Montrose community members of all ages wandered the LOCC parking lot, tasting all […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Steam rose from the pot containing Alan del Castillo’s crawfish chowder as the cook removed the lid, filling the air with a delicious, mouth-watering smell. It’s his New Orleans native mother-in-law’s authentic crawfish chowder recipe, del Castillo said. Inside the pot are crawfish brought directly from New Orleans. Del Castillo and […]
The Church of Christ, Scientist in Montrose recently announced the election of two new readers. Dr. Raymond Burkhart of Tujunga will serve for three years as first reader, and Christy Mason, also of Tujunga, will serve as second reader. “Instead of personal preaching, the pastor of our church is two books – the Bible and […]
‘Fortify Your Finances’ at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Resource Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta Stake, will present a seminar, “Fortify Your Finances” on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be six 25-minute sessions covering areas such as […]
QUESTION: My father was a philanderer, and I vowed no man would ever treat me like my mother was treated. Consequently I don’t trust men. I’m now 35 and I’d like to meet the right guy and settle down. I’ve really messed up several relationships I’ve had because I’m obsessive about checking up on the […]