By Mary O’KEEFE The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. – Albert Schweitzer We hear about the need often – a child or adult is looking for a match for bone marrow. Most listen to the request, empathize with the person in need and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Hollywood is more than just a district in Los Angeles, more than just a general term used to describe the film industry –Hollywood is also a place where people live, have businesses and strive to keep arts in the hearts and minds of their community and beyond. It was that spirit of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley 3rd Annual Prayer Breakfast was held on Tuesday in the early morning hours. About 200 people were in attendance at this year’s breakfast held at the First Baptist Church – La Crescenta. The event celebrated the diversity of beliefs in Crescenta Valley. The foundation of the CV prayer breakfast, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Michael YEGHIAYAN ids-n-Kritters, Wags-N-Whiskers and the Prom Plus Taste of Montrose were held during Sunday’s Harvest Market in Montrose on May 4. The Wags event benefited the “kritters” at Glendale Humane Society and ToM was a fundraiser for Prom Plus, an after prom party for Crescenta Valley High School seniors and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee released its draft proposal significantly upping funding for planetary science: “I’m very pleased that the subcommittee has made such a strong investment in planetary science – one of the Crown Jewels of NASA’s portfolio. With this funding increase, we will be able to keep Mars […]
By Mary O’KEEFE he American Legion Post 288 is in the midst of a facelift – a much needed facelift. For years the building has been struggling with plumbing issues, outdated appliances and carpet that defied cleaning, but all of that is changing thanks to Home Depot. “Home Depot has a core value of giving […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 26, more than 100 athletes competed in the Special Olympics at Crescenta Valley High School. This year was the first time Montrose Church sponsored the event. For years it was under the supervision of CV CAN (Crescenta Valley is Committed to Athletic Needs) with Montrose Church as their partner. Kim […]
By Mary O’KEEFE State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this week that 106 public schools will be receiving the 2013-14 Title I Academic Achievement Award including four schools from Glendale Unified School District. Cerritos, Horace Mann, Mark Keppel and Thomas Edison elementary schools were all recognized with the award. “This is another great […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “On the morning of Sept. 12, 2013 I got a call from John Melone, Barbara’s husband. His words echo in my head to this day and I will never forget them. ‘We’ve lost our Barbara.’” With those words, Clark Magnet High School Principal Doug Dall last week began his tribute to Barbara […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education heard on Tuesday from concerned residents and parents about the possible territory transfer of the far western area of La Cañada Flintridge from GUSD schools to La Cañada Unified School District. The discussion of the transfer of the “Sagebrush” area has been in play […]