By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern On Oct. 12, Lutheran Church in the Foothills bid farewell to beloved pastor Bruce Johnson. Johnson served as the pastor at LCIF for 12 years as part of his 38-year ministry. The LCIF congregation commemorated his contributions to their community with a retirement party at the church campus. Johnson announced his […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Light on the Corner Church (LOCC) in Montrose held its 10th annual chili cook-off on Oct 5. Over 20 self- proclaimed chili connoisseurs entered their recipes for a chance to win. The festivities began at 6 p.m. when Montrose community members of all ages wandered the LOCC parking lot, tasting all […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern With all the community support Crescenta Valley schools receive it can be hard to imagine a school having problems so severe that they compromise the ability of providing an education. But this is the case with Dalipuga Central School, located in a poverty-stricken, remote area of the southern part of the […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Success is rarely something stumbled upon in an episode of serendipity, as pro football player and former Crescenta Valley High School student Sam Campbell has discovered. Since graduating from CVHS in 2010, Campbell has been on a long and winding journey pursuing a football career. He attended Glendale Community College for […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Exercise is always a good thing but it is even better when it is done with a purpose greater than just to keep in shape. The second annual Midnight Mission run/walk, held on Sunday, June 22, offered precisely this opportunity. The Midnight Mission is an organization that offers all types of […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON and Mary O’KEEFE The 4th of July is a highly anticipated night of the year. It is a time to celebrate the birth of the nation and to remember on what this country was built – on family, sacrifice and an independent spirit. This is especially true in the Crescenta Valley community […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Every two minutes a woman is sexually assaulted, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice. A statistic like this makes it likely that most people know someone who has been a victim of an attack. It also makes it imperative that every woman has some degree of knowledge of self-defense. This […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Tea time began promptly at 11 a.m. this past Saturday at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. The festivities were a fundraiser to benefit the junior evening section of the LCWC. Women of all ages were in attendance to experience the hospitality that the LCWC is known for while enjoying the Spring […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, Intern The music program at Crescenta Valley High School participates in numerous competitions throughout the year. These require not only practice and dedication, but funds as well. The students and teachers of the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music (CVIM) Foundation are always looking for creative and interesting ways to raise money. Most recently, […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The Third Annual Crescenta Valley Prayer Breakfast will be held on May 6. This year’s topic is speaking life into the next generation. This theme is fitting as one of the main purposes of the prayer breakfasts has been to provide guidance to the youth of La Crescenta. In previous years, […]