Shaler gets the Gold

By Mary O’KEEFE Some kids play video games where they fly a helicopter through intricate virtual settings. The camera mounted on the helicopter gives them a bird’s eye view of their path. Of course those kids are contained within the television screen; for Clark Magnet High School senior Wesley William Shaler, reality is so much […]

Holy Redeemer celebrates global diversity

By Debbie TAYLOR There was excitement in the air as a cool breeze swept across the playground on April 30 at Holy Redeemer School in Montrose as kids and parents attended the 14th Annual Parade of Nations. Countries represented included Portugal, Austria, Poland, Kenya, India, Greece, Lebanon, Cuba and Italy. Students in grades kindergarten through […]

Preparing for the Pacific League Track Meet

By Leonard COUTIN Competitors kept their heads down at the prelims for the Pacific League Track Meet held April 29 at Glendale High School, not just in concentration but due to unusually high winds. Races like the 100m and the hurdle heats were run directly into the wind. The prelims qualify runners for the finals […]

Falcons homers blast Tornadoes

By Seth AMITIN The Crescenta Valley High softball team used the long ball to take it to Hoover, crushing three home runs en route to a 9-0 win over the Tornadoes on Monday. Sydney House started the game off with a two-run home run in the first inning. “It was a good pitch,” said House […]

Falcons blow away Tornadoes – again

By Brian PARK Everything seemed to go right for Crescenta Valley (17-5 overall, 8-2 in league) as the Falcons defeated the Hoover Tornadoes (7-10 overall, 3-7 in league) in a 12-1 mercy rule victory. The inevitable win became apparent in the second inning when the Falcons scored seven runs to put them ahead 8-0. On […]

Two from Troop 509 reach Eagle rank

Adam Wallace, 18, began his scouting adventure at the age of 5 with Pack 326 in Sunland. In 2005, Adam transferred to Troop 509 to take advantage of the numerous activities and progressive leadership attitude. Since then, he has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Patrol Guide, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Scoutmaster. Over […]

Woman’s Club welcomes Glendale Healthy Kids

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted Camille Levee of Glendale Healthy Kids at the club’s monthly luncheon and program held on April 14. Levee is executive director of Glendale Healthy Kids, an organization that was formed in 1994 to meet the need of providing medical services for low income and under-insured children in the greater […]

‘Iron Man 2’ – Not spectacular, but still super

By Charly SHELTON When we last left Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), he announced he was Iron Man, using his super suit to fight crime the world over. Now his father’s scorned Russian partner has set his own son (Mickey Rourke) on a path to vengeance and this path leads right to Tony. While fighting […]

Recipe: Tuna Salad – Mother’s Day Salad Trio

This is part three of the salad trio, and Mother’s Day is really close by. My mom used to take me to lunch when I was young, She made me feel special because we would order this delicious triple salad every time. This will always remind me of her. Anna Loutsos Tuna Salad – Mother’s […]