Springfield College has named Chantalle Abdelkerim of La Cañada to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term. Abdelkerim is studying health science/occupational therapy. Jason Trueblood of La Cañada Flintridge was named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. To receive this honor, a student must […]
By Maddy PUMILIA The La Cañada Chamber of Commerce awarded La Cañada Union 76 Gas Station owner Charlie Kamar Business Owner of the Year at the Chamber’s installation dinner on Jan. 19. “I was fortunate,” Kamar said. He said getting nominated was “awesome” and he was happy about it. Chamber President and CEO Pat Anderson […]
Bak ~ Erickson Kerry and Danette Erickson of La Crescenta announce the marriage of their son Kraig Erickson to Agnes Bak, daughter of Jozef and Antonia Bak of Brandon, Fla., formerly from Chicopee, Conn. and Mielec, Poland. The couple exchanged their vows Sept. 17, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church in Redondo Beach followed by […]
Jean Gregory is owner of Crystal Palace Beauty Salon, winner of the Salon of the year Award in 1997, and the American Board of Certified Haircolorists (ABCH) certification. “It’s one of the most exciting and energizing experiences of my hairdressing career,” Jean said. “The ABCH is an elite organization of the most dedicated haircolorists whose […]
Obtaining Service Record Info By Andy GERO Veterans or family members who wish to obtain a copy of a service record, Form DD 214 (Report of Separation), for whatever reason may do so by email or by US mail. Visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. This site will guide you through the process, which will take a few […]
The YMCA of the Foothills association (Crescenta-Cañada & Verdugo Hills Family YMCAs) has made a few notable staff changes and additions. Janet Toma recently joined the YMCA of the Foothills as the director of Human Resources. Toma is a member of the foothills community and most recently held the position of director, Human Resources at […]
McCann Named New Director Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently announced the addition of Marian McCann as the hospital’s new clinical director of Perioperative Services. McCann will oversee the department, which deals with a patient’s entire surgery process from hospitalization to discharge. McCann, a Los Angeles native, received her nursing education at Los Angeles County – […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Civic and business leaders in the foothill community turned out on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Oakmont Country Club for the annual CV Chamber of Commerce installation of officers and directors. The afternoon included the distribution of money from the Pinola/CVCOC Educational Endowment Fund. Outgoing chamber officers were acknowledged for their hard […]
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, representing the 5th District, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Kick-Off meeting of the La Cañada Flintridge Republican Club on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. There is a no host bar and socializing begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the address […]
The La Cañada Thursday Club’s Community Relations Committee invites the public to hear America’s Memory Motivator Hermine Hilton at the Forget-Me-Not program and tea on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Woodleigh Lane. Hilton has been on David Letterman and the Today show and is the author of […]