Heurkins takes reins of IBA

It was announced that Crescenta Valley resident Holly Heurkins will be installed as the president of the Independent Brokers & Agents of Burbank, Glendale & Pasadena at the group’s annual installation banquet at the Oakmont Country Club on Oct. 14. Two awards will also be presented at the banquet: the Member of the Year Award, […]

Women extraordinaire celebrated

Over 600 community leaders, including elected officials from Burbank, Pasadena, Monrovia, and Duarte, celebrated Business Life Magazine’s 20th anniversary and the Women Extraordinaire Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, Sept. 22 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. Also in attendance were large numbers of state and local elected officials, community members, representatives from charitable, non-profit organizations and […]

CV Arts Council announces Paint Out

Calling all artists for the first-ever 2010 Crescenta Valley Paint Out, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. Plein air artists are invited to paint the majestic mountains and historic settings of the Crescenta Valley during a four-week period (Oct. 9-Nov. 5).  The artwork will then be exhibited and judged. Registration (up to three artworks) […]

A world of books found in Montrose

By Eric OWENS Ocean View Books Etc, formerly Around the World Books of La Cañada, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 2 on the same day as the 33rd Annual Montrose Oktoberfest. The bookstore is owned by Priscilla Luther-Heft and Rosemont Middle School science teacher Mike Heft. After Luther-Heft cut the official golden ribbon, homemade […]

Golf tourney to benefit Falcon basketball

The Crescenta Valley Boys Basketball Booster Club is hosting the 8th Annual Falcon Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 18 at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale. The event was started as a memorial to a great past Falcon, two-time Pacific League MVP and Male Athlete of the Year James Jenkins. The Falcon Golf Classic […]

AYSO members honored

The Crescenta Valley Town Council recognized four members of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 88 board of directors for their service to the community. Region Commissioner Aldo Mascheroni, Assistant Region Commissioners Aramazd Davidian and Ross Paulson, and Region Referee Administrator Frank Bagheri were each presented a certificate of appreciation and recognition. AYSO is […]

Gladiators wrap – week 3 – Oct. 3

Below are scores for the Oct. 3 contests of the La Cañada Gladiators. The next games will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Duarte High School, 1565 Central Ave. in Duarte. Jr. Gremlin – Cardinal (Teams Do Not Keep Official Score) No report received Jr. Gremlin – Gold (Teams Do Not Keep Official Score) […]

Falcons seal league opener against Nitros

By Eli LOCKE On Friday night, Oct. 1 Crescenta Valley opened league play against Glendale High School. A strong showing was expected from CV – last season the Falcons beat the Nitros in a 56-14 contest that showcased the Falcons offense, which was comprised almost entirely of the senior class. This past Friday the Falcons […]

Kids, parents turn out for walk to school day

By Jason KUROSU The sidewalks were slick with rain on Wednesday morning, but that did not deter students of Mountain Avenue Elementary from taking part in International Walk to School Day. A veritable parade of children made their way to school, many with the help of parents, crossing guards and older siblings. It was the […]

FSHA inducts three sisters into Hall of Fame

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy inducted three talented sisters into its Hall of Fame on Sept. 26 during the school’s annual family Mass and fiesta celebration. Laura MacPherson Fredricks of the class of 1988, Heather MacPherson Smith of the class of 1991 and Melissa MacPherson Korn of the class of 1997 all excelled in swimming and […]