LC Republican Women Host Luncheon
On Thursday, Jan. 12, the La Crescenta Republican Women gathered for lunch at the La Cañada Country Club to hear guest speakers Tamara Colbert and Deborah Flora. They are launching the organization American Women Media. Flora has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years as a producer with a degree in theatre. As Miss […]
Ask Phyllis!
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Selling Short – What is the first step? Dear Phyllis, In 2007 we bought our first home and currently owe at least $100,000 over our loan balance. My husband and I are getting divorced and neither of us can afford to keep this house. We have decided […]
People Making News
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 […]
Chamber Celebrates Awardees
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 […]
Wedding
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 […]
Crystal Palace Salon – Specializing in Hair Color
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 […]
Veterans Corner
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 Y Announces Staff Changes
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 […]
People Making News
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 – […]