Kicking off Relay season

T he annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event takes place May 15-16 on the Clark Magnet High School campus. This is the tenth year of the 24-hour foothills event, a major fundraising campaign for the American Cancer Society. Local business J’s Maid Service is launching a special offer to customers who donate to […]

RECIPE: Eggplant Parmesan

Here’s a delicious recipe for Eggplant Parmesan, and if you can’t bare eggplant try any type of squash or zucchini. Anna Loutsos Ingredients 1 large eggplant (or squash) 2 pounds, sliced ½” thick crosswise 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Family celebrates 100th birthday

By Mary O’Keefe Sara Dorinda Latuf smiled even after her 18-hour flight from Argentina. That long trip with layovers and stand-bys did not seem to dampen her spirits or upset her. Perhaps because when you reach 100 years old there is not much that can rattle you—living a century you have just about seen it […]

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Stanford recognizes FSHA religion teacher Olympio D’Mello, a religion teacher at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, was recently recognized by Stanford University for his exceptional teaching. He was nominated for the award by FSHA graduate Nicole DeMont, the valedictorian for the class of 2009 who is now a freshman at Stanford. “Mr. D’Mello not only cares […]

GASFCU ready for “Move your money”

Glendale Area Schools Federal Credit Union, part of CULookup.com, is benefiting from Arianna Huffington’s “Move Your Money” campaign that advocates consumers taking their business out of big banks. “As consumers become more and more disenchanted with big banks, Glendale Area Schools Federal Credit Union is proud to be a financial institution they can turn to […]

RECIPE: Fresh Tomato Sauce with Sun dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil roughly chopped 1-28oz can diced tomatoes* 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped Salt, pepper, parmesan and romano cheese to taste Prepare Heat olive oil and […]

Serious topic addressed at LCWC program

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is mainly known for its philanthropic outreach projects and festive affairs. However, the club also addresses serious issues that affect too many women. This was the case for one of the last meetings of 2009. Each month during the nine months that the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is in session […]

Music appreciation class to start

Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, will again conduct off-campus music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike. This semester will cover the early 20th century. Each semester offers new and interesting information. Dr. Stern weaves music examples with cultural history to […]

Free tax preparation offered

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 1 AARP tax aide volunteers will be certified and ready to help individuals prepare their 2009 income tax returns at two local sites. The free tax service is done while the taxpayer waits and will continue through April 15. It is very important that each taxpayer bring their last year’s tax […]