The ageless Merle Norman sisters

If looks over time can be a testimony to a product’s effectiveness, then look no further than Merle Norman Montrose (2341 Honolulu). Kim Kelly and her sister Kris Kline have lived in La Crescenta for over 25 years. They opened the Montrose Merle Norman 17 years ago, but began using the product line before that […]

CVCOC – Welcome new members

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following newest members to our chamber: Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning, owned by Deanna & Ross Gutman, has been recognized as a worldwide leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning for over 25 years. Their unique low-moisture process cleans superbly without soaking your carpets. This means […]

MVCOC – New dinner date

We are starting the new decade off with a bang, but not necessarily a good one. I think everyone in the community can count their blessings when you think of the hundreds of thousands of people that were hit by the earthquake in Haiti. We sometimes sit and think how the economic crunch is affecting […]

Calendar this

PRESCHOOL EXPO PLANNED The 3rd Annual Preschool Expo hosted by the Mom’s Club of the Foothills will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the Presbyterian Church in La Crescenta. Multiple preschools will be present as well as kid related businesses. The Presbyterian church is located at 2902 Montrose in […]

Weekly Horoscope courtesy of horoscope.com

January 18, 2010 – January 24, 2010 ARIES March 21 – April 19 Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, has moved into Pisces and your Twelfth House. Your luck now comes from following your intuition and inner guidance. It is also an excellent time to keep a dream journal. By doing so, your creativity […]

It is a wonderful life

By Mary O’KEEFE Like many in this troubling economy La Crescenta resident Mark Raymond found himself in difficult financial times. He is lucky enough to have a job but his paycheck does not stretch as far as it used to and it has been difficult to meet his financial obligations. He was constantly walking that […]

RECIPE: Fresh Tomato Sauce with Sun dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil roughly chopped 1-28oz can diced tomatoes* 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped Salt, pepper, parmesan and romano cheese to taste Prepare Heat olive oil and […]

‘Tooth Fairy’ scores a goal

By Susan JAMES Actor Dwayne Johnson explores his inner Tinkerbell in “Tooth Fairy,” the new movie from Twentieth Century Fox, directed by Michael Lembeck.The former Scorpion King grows wings instead of pincers on a family friendly journey to the Land of I Believe. Johnson, who has a strong cinematic presence and a light comic touch, […]

Serious topic addressed at LCWC program

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is mainly known for its philanthropic outreach projects and festive affairs. However, the club also addresses serious issues that affect too many women. This was the case for one of the last meetings of 2009. Each month during the nine months that the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is in session […]

Music appreciation class to start

Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, will again conduct off-campus music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike. This semester will cover the early 20th century. Each semester offers new and interesting information. Dr. Stern weaves music examples with cultural history to […]