Alexis Budzyn of La Cañada (left), a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart and a freshman at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa. earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester. Budzyn is a physics major. Lebanon Valley College has recognized 161 of its first-semester freshman and transfer students for making an impact on […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Glendale Latino Association hosted its 2011 Community Awards and Installation Luncheon last Thursday at the Embassy Suites in Glendale. According to its website, the Association, founded in 1992, strives to promote the betterment of businesses and professions and to improve access to education by awarding yearly scholarships to local Latino students […]
USA Water Polo honored Daniel Leyson, head coach of the Rose Bowl Water Polo Club, at its annual awards dinner and water polo assembly in January. Leyson received the Bill Barnett Distinguished Men’s Coaching Award for serving as the driving force in the development and success of the Rose Bowl Water Polo Club. Under the […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) announced the appointment of Darrell Spence as chair of the VHH Foundation board. Spence joined the VHH Foundation board in 2007 and has served as both treasurer and vice-chairman. He lives in Pasadena with his wife Sarah and two daughters, both of whom were born at VHH. Spence and his wife […]
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members from Don Jose Verdugo Chapter plant a Canary Pine Tree in memory of the late Inez Pickering who was a long time member of the local chapter. The tree was planted on a gently rolling hill at Dunsmore Park in La Crescenta. At the tree planting are (from […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center announced that a new study ranks its clinical quality among the top 5% in the nation. The study by HealthGrades®, the leading independent health care ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the nation’s 5,000 non-federal hospitals over the years 2007-2009. Glendale Memorial Hospital is the recipient of […]
Many readers know that Congress passed sweeping legislation on Dec. 17 that affected income and estate taxes. When Congress passed the tax law in December, all they did was defer another decision on this matter until 2013. Even though the exemption amount (the threshold used to determine if there is a taxable estate) was raised […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN This question was addressed by Marlene Hitt, author of the book, “Sunland and Tujunga, From Village to City,” in a program hosted by the Little Landers Historical Society last Saturday at the Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. More than 60 people crowded the old meeting hall to listen and learn. Using slides […]
By Reverend Beverly CRAIG An interest in people and their stories accounts for my often brazen questions to complete strangers. Such was the case with Rebecca and Peter Moen, the perfect couple to introduce to our community during Valentine’s week. I can hear the strains of “Strangers in the Night” when I think of them. […]
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group and the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again for the 3rd Annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races. The event will take place at the Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday, March 20. The cost to participate in the event is $25 for adults (18 and […]