The Joy and the Disconnect I’ve shared with you (more than once) the satisfaction I’ve received over the years since I started the Crescenta Valley Weekly back in 2009. This satisfaction is not just from the awards garnered (though that is very gratifying), but also from hearing repeatedly from readers how much they enjoy the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club. Stepping off the board were Glendale Police Dept. Lt. Lola Abrahamian and Clark Magnet High School Principal Doug Dall. President Aram Ordubegian, who will remain on the board as immediate past president, passed the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY A big band playing as tobacco smoke curled toward the ceiling, the tinkling of glasses and muted laughter, and a cigarette girl making her way among the tables. This was a scene commonly found at the famous Ciro’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip in the ’40s and ’50s. These memories and more […]
Out of Character or Character Flaw? We’ve all done it – said or did something that we regretted. Most of the time (thankfully) all it takes is an earnest apology for being a dope with the promise of not committing the same grievance again. What I have learned as I’ve grown older is that sometimes, […]
Feeding My Attitude of Gratitude The generosity of our readers never ceases to amaze me. Over the years I have had readers who drew cartoons specifically for this paper (“CV Kids”), wrote for this paper and shot photos for this paper – at no charge. I’ve had readers who donated a generator for our annual […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The La Cañada Rose Parade float, titled “Up A Creek,” apparently tickled the funny bone of tournament judges who presented the self-built float with the Bob Hope Humor Award. “It was great to win the award,” said La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. President William Pounders. “I think this was an […]
A New Year – Sweet! This has been quite a year! Preparing the Crescenta Valley Weekly year in review that begins on page 3 reminded me of the many things (both good and bad) that have happened over the last 12 months. It also gave me a chance to get excited about events that will […]
Fear Not There are many messages within the Christmas story. Messages of hope, deliverance, survival, peace and even fear are all wrapped in the story that tells of a savior in a manger. This year the fear component struck a chord in me. I can understand Mary being fearful when told that she – a […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY t seemed like a good decision. In 2007, Crescenta Valley High School purchased over $6,000 worth of dumbbells for its fitness room along with elliptical, arc trainers, stationary bikes, and treadmills. The purchases enhanced the school’s facilities for physical education and athletics. According to athletic director Dave Mendoza, the fitness room is […]
Thankfully I hope that you, like me, are surrounded by family and other loved ones this Thanksgiving. With a menu that features turkey – both conventionally cooked and deep fried – and stuffing and peach cobbler prepared by me, and a host of sides prepared by my chef son that include au gratin potatoes, sweet […]