Sharing her Hollywood’s memories

By Mary O’KEEFE “Cecile B. DeMille asked if he could do a screen test on me.” “Oh yes, I knew Jimmy Cagney. He was a very nice guy.” “So they asked me to kick my legs and scream as King Kong carried me to the top of the Empire State Building. Of course Kong never […]

Alzheimer’s patients find a place to call home

By Mary O’KEEFE For years Mountview Retirement Community in Montrose has been a welcoming place for seniors as a residential care facility. In its continuing effort to support the community of seniors Mountview has dedicated a wing of its home to those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer and dementia. The program called ActivCare opened […]

Class reunions:10, 20…and 56th?

By Shana LiVIGNI The three day weekend of April 16 brought together many of the eighth grade graduates of Holy Redeemer School in Montrose. Unusual? Yes.  A success?  Absolutely! This ‘get together’ began eight months ago and involved many of the grads that live on the west coast. The reunion committee consisted of Chairman Gary […]

Apaches taken down by Falcons

Photos and story by Eric OWENS The Crescenta Valley High School softball team crushed the visiting Arcadia Apaches 7-1 on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Falcons’ returned to the field on Saturday in the Loara Tournament, losing 3-2 against the Cerritos Dons and 5-2 to the Savanna Rebels. But on Thursday, the team was strong. Erin […]

He’s the last line in defense, first line of attack

By Brandon HENSLEY Here was Sean O’Connor, driving through Gallup, New Mexico at 4 a.m. in the middle of March, just hours after competing in a soccer match at the Home Depot Center in Carson. The conditions were not suitable for native La Crescentan O’Connor; it was snowing and he was behind the wheel of […]

Rummage sale raises money, awareness

By Celia BURSTEIN When the collaborative Relay for Life rummage sale, usually held by several local teams, was postponed, Clark Magnet High School’s team decided to organize one on its own, hoping to raise over $200. But after the sale, last Sunday, April 18, team members found themselves dividing about $470 in raised donations. “Honestly, […]

Youth Notes

ST. GEORGE’S PRESCHOOL DRAGON FAIRE THIS WEEKEND The annual Dragon Faire will take place on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this family-friendly event. The Dragon Faire will feature activities and events, including carnival games, an inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, a 50/50 raffle and a silent […]

Daisies are angels to a little girl named Heidy

By Shana LiVIGNI When the first graders of Daisy Troop 15741 first learned earlier this year that they would be able to sell Girl Scout cookies – a fundraising staple for any troop – they were understandably excited. These 12 first graders have been together for over a year since the troop first started and […]